Hi betagirl. Glad things are ok with you. I've just started cycling after not being on a bike for 30 years (hit 50 a couple of months ago and decided it was time to take things in hand!) So far I'm just doing short trips locally over a variety of terrain to try and build up some strength in my legs without over tiring myself. I've noticed that my abdominal muscles seem to be more painful than my legs (I think this is what is irritating my guts rather than being a flare up of the Chron's)...is this normal or am I doing something wrong?