June 4 Weekend Rides

[Catrin]

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I'm going to do a search momentarily, but near the end, I felt like my muscles were tugging awkwardly on my tailbone area. Like my glutes are stressed and are pulling on a weird spot. Anyone familiar with this?

Also I think it's time to shop for new saddles.

Good job, and I like the sound of your smoothie! I need to find an inexpensive source of protein powder for such things.

When I injured myself last year, I had something that sounds similar to what you describe. While I am sure that different things can cause similar symptoms, for me it was my hamstring - it was tight at both ends and would cause that sensation before I actually pulled the thing (in multiple places). I am sure that you did, but did you stretch well after your sweet ride?

Also, welcome to the loads of fun to be had in saddle shopping

[Trek-chick]

I did 17.5 miles at the local park, which was three laps around. My average speed was 14.5 mph which is my personal best I feel so fast on the true road bike as compared to my touring bike....what fun it is to go fast!

I have decided that the stock saddle on my Bianchi is going to have to go. I plan to get a Terry Butterfly, if I can find a white one.

[Reesha]

Good job, and I like the sound of your smoothie! I need to find an inexpensive source of protein powder for such things.

When I injured myself last year, I had something that sounds similar to what you describe. While I am sure that different things can cause similar symptoms, for me it was my hamstring - it was tight at both ends and would cause that sensation before I actually pulled the thing (in multiple places). I am sure that you did, but did you stretch well after your sweet ride?

Also, welcome to the loads of fun to be had in saddle shopping

You know, I've only been home about 45 minutes. I'll stretch those hammies good and elevate my legs. Thanks for the tip!

[Catrin]

You know, I've only been home about 45 minutes. I'll stretch those hammies good and elevate my legs. Thanks for the tip!

Part of the reason behind my wide variety of over-use injuries last year was that I never stretched after a ride - I thought I didn't need to do so as I felt fine...until it was too late and then my stubbornness kicked in and a bad situation became much worse & took me off the bike for something like 3 months.

My stretches only take a few minutes but they are very helpful. I stretch quads, hamstrings, and calves after every ride.

[Reesha]

I had the BF help me with some stretches. He's so helpful!!!