Newbie soreness

[IFjane]

profsuzy - I had the same pain for years, though it would not happen until after about 40 miles. Also rode a Lemond though it was not the bicycle's fault. My top tube was too long & even after swapping out for a shorter stem & moving the saddle forward as far as possible, it did not stop completely. I hope this is not your issue! Do you trust the fit your LBS gave you? I did....but they were not as experienced as I assumed. Good luck!

[KnottedYet]

working on the computer, riding the bike... sounds like postural weakness to me.

Core muscles do effect this pain, because they give your upper body its base of support.

So, I'd say do some core exercises and do some prone flyes/rows/rowing machine. Make an effort not to slouch at the computer (treat computer time as a posture exercise) and not to sag on the bike (another posture exercise opportunity).

You might also want to raise your bars a cm or two, just during the interim, until you are stronger.

[cadmium76]

That's strange..I just got on my first road bike on saturday and I went riding with my friend who's an experienced rider. He helped me pick out the bike and oversaw adjustments and what-not at the shop a few weeks ago. I had no back pain even after a total 92 mile ride (including some scenic trails up a 1500ft from sea level)..I just had expected pain in the seated areas and my right knee. The seat was too high and he readjusted it...I think you should get the bike adjusted or fitted to your body more appropriately. This is my third time total on a road bike but this is my take on what is neccessary for long distance riding.

[leighko]

I started riding last year (Felt F580) and had the same problem. At first I thought it was the new position and I still think it partially was. I had my LBS adjust my handle bars to tilt down a little farther so I felt more comfortable in the drops. Bam!! No more pain.

[Eden]

Sounds like something that I have dealt with - burning pain in one side of your shoulder/neck? A weird sensation that somthing is sliding over your shoulder blade and a poking pain that feels like its under your shoulder blade?
The injury may have come originally from your computer - if you can get rid of your mouse and use a graphics tablet in your lap I would do it. Made a big difference for me.
It will be aggravated if your bike is too long. Sometimes this can be corrected by putting on a shorter stem, sometimes the top tube is just too long.
And there is a *great* stretch that I described in this thread: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=15222
And one more thing - don't forget to move your head and neck around when you are on the bike. If you hold yourself stiffly in the same position for your whole ride it will hurt more! look side to side and up and down every once in a while - some people say trace the alphabet with your nose.