Quote Originally Posted by bmccasland
Yesterday I did a 56 mile ride, on rolling hills and somewhere around mile 40 the toes of my right leg went to sleep and I noticed that when I was coasting down hill I was doing the "sewing machine leg" thing. Highly annoying. Unclipped my foot to try to shake things out. I finished the ride, but I was beat.
Should also mention that was also having "breathing issues" - not a good ride for my asthma (just finished reading the exercised induced asthma thread). I take Flovent, Seravent, and have Albuterol as needed (used yesterday). So lack of oxygen/ blowing out CO2 might be part of the problem.
Is my riding posture a little off, time to take me and the bike to the shop to be refitted or what?
I want to survive the October MS Tour-for-the-Cure ride (LA-MS).

Beth


thanks for the sewing machine leg explanation, I have never heard of it.

And much sympathy about your bike

My feet always fall asleep - used to be at 12 miles until I went clipless, now it varies. My road shoes are better for prevention than my mtn bike shoes.

Are you on flat pedals, toe clips or clipless?

Keeping your heels down while pedalling really does help, also if you are clipless check the placement of your clips, a little forward or back can
make a difference. AND don't forget to get off once and a while to stretch have a snack and a drink and enjoy the scenery