i recently developed knee pain. i had a tri-century charity ride for the make-a-wish foundation several weeks ago (and had never ridden more than 70 miles at one time.)
i did read through many of the knee threads and didn't really see anything that matched my situation so i'm hoping someone here might be able to help.
my knee started hurting at about mile 80 the first day. it was hard to walk the second morning and i rode with pain. the third day was torture and i had to SAG it for 30 miles. i couldn't fight through the pain. the knee hurt regardless of the effort. low gears, high gears...they both hurt. very sharp pain through the 4:00-8:00 positions. it wasn't really sore when i wasn't moving, just when i pedaled or walked. i tried pedaling w/just one leg and propping the right leg up in my water bottle holder for 1-2 miles but realized that there was no way i could ride another 30 miles like that.
my knee hurts right here. on the bottom ride side of my right knee. any opinions as to what's causing it? my achilles was also killing me on this leg but i moved the cleats back and that seems to be better.
this is where is hurts
i'm about 20 pounds overweight. i ride ultegra pedals. and have the specialized pro carbon road shoe.
i had an appointment with the doctor today to have him look at it. any suggestions as to what could cause it and what it is? the other leg didn't hurt at all. i don't know if it's seat adjustment issues, lack of or improper stretching, etc. any advice would be nice! i really don't want to stop riding this season but i jumped on the bike a few days ago and the pain was intense. it still hurts occasionally when i walk for more than 100 feet or sit in an ackward position.
i did read through many of the knee threads and didn't really see anything that matched my situation so i'm hoping someone here might be able to help.
my knee started hurting at about mile 80 the first day. it was hard to walk the second morning and i rode with pain. the third day was torture and i had to SAG it for 30 miles. i couldn't fight through the pain. the knee hurt regardless of the effort. low gears, high gears...they both hurt. very sharp pain through the 4:00-8:00 positions. it wasn't really sore when i wasn't moving, just when i pedaled or walked. i tried pedaling w/just one leg and propping the right leg up in my water bottle holder for 1-2 miles but realized that there was no way i could ride another 30 miles like that.
my knee hurts right here. on the bottom ride side of my right knee. any opinions as to what's causing it? my achilles was also killing me on this leg but i moved the cleats back and that seems to be better.
this is where is hurts
i'm about 20 pounds overweight. i ride ultegra pedals. and have the specialized pro carbon road shoe.
i had an appointment with the doctor today to have him look at it. any suggestions as to what could cause it and what it is? the other leg didn't hurt at all. i don't know if it's seat adjustment issues, lack of or improper stretching, etc. any advice would be nice! i really don't want to stop riding this season but i jumped on the bike a few days ago and the pain was intense. it still hurts occasionally when i walk for more than 100 feet or sit in an ackward position.