15 miles is awfully long for a very first ride- no wonder your legs are in pain!
Hey, slow down and ease into bike riding and it won't be so painful. I started with just 5 mile rides for a few weeks before making the rides longer slowly.
Give your muscles and chance to adapt to what you are asking of them.
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06-15-2009, 10:50 AM #1
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06-15-2009, 02:13 PM #2
Melissa
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Thank you!
You guys are great. I have been to the health food store and found a supplement that hopefully will help. I have called the bike shop and am going to get fit on my bike. I have been drinking more water today than usual and hopefully when I go out tonight to practice before the ride tomorrow night I will not be so dehydrated. I really believe that could be part of the problem. I drink water, but I am sure not enough.
I really wish I would not have ridden 15 miles that first night. Everyone is now expecting that and I agree with you all... to much too soon. Time to back up and do this right.
Thank you again!
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06-15-2009, 06:34 PM #3
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I am STILL doing 5 mile rides 80 miles after I started riding my bike. I never have a problem with my legs, and my avg. mph is getting higher each week. If anything, my calves are a little tight, but no spasms yet. I also stretch out my legs in all ways before riding. My DH is a former elite distance runner, so he really gets on to me about stretching before and after rides. Hope your legs feel better soon!
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