Shin splints from cycling?????

[OakLeaf]

AFAIK shin splints present as pain along the tibia (shin bone), not the knee?

Patellar tendinitis from cycling isn't uncommon. Is it possible that's what you have? Definitely get a good fitting.

[marni]

may also be IT band issues. Roll out the side of your hip and leg from ankle to waist. Special attention to the areas tat feel sore. Work extra on hip abductors and outside of the thigh in strength and flexibility. Any muscles that you lose to throw your leg upand over the seat are vulnerable. Also do some hamstring work to keep it all balanced. Most bikers tend to have strong quads with moderate flexiility and stiffer weaker hip and hamstring muscles. Don't ask me how I know.