Quote Originally Posted by teigyr View Post
Uphills are kind. They make us stronger and coax us along. Downhills? Well, they hurt my forearms something fierce.

This downhill we went on was really bad. It was on a bike trail but had some steep parts and switchbacks.

For those SoCal people here, there is a ride called Ride Around the Bear. I'm sure some of you have done it. The ONLY reason I didn't do it when I lived there was for the fact I would have had to ride back down. Well, that and the road always kind of scared me even to drive, too much potential for accidents. Yes, I am a freak.
I wonder why your forearms would hurt so much going downhill? I wonder if you need a bike adjustment or if you just have to let your arms get stronger by doing more downhills. Do you have any ideas because this truly puzzles me!

Secondly, regarding "Ride Around the Bear" ... I'm sure many people are sick of me bragging on my hubby (so stop reading if you are! ) ... but he just finished 4th out of over 400 on that ride a few weeks ago. He was told, based on his previous century and the previous results for The Bear, not to expect to make it under 6:30. His goal was to beat 6:00, because they told him that was like impossible. He did it in 6:03, which is pretty darn close! Yah, it's nice having him on the front of the tandem. Makes me look good!!!