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Pain on Inside Right Knee

guest — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:39:45 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I posted this to the Triathlon thread, but it's probably more appropriate here:

I've been experiencing knee pain, on the inside of my right knee, after cycling. If you were to look straight down at your right knee, it would be just to the left of the knee cap. I've taken my bike in and had it refit and sure enough the seat was too low however, I continue to have this pain. I will say that it is inconsistent, as in it doesn't occur after every ride or trainer workout. I've tried keeping my legs closer to the top tube but I'm wondering if a cleat adjustment might be in order? The pain usually subsides after a few days and then I'll stay off the bike for a week or two as a precaution.

As always, any suggestions are appreciated!

Thanks,

Tony

Tips for relieving Thumb/Wrist Pain?

guest — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:38:19 GMT

Bummer! The hand doc says I have moderate arthritis of the left thumb. It's really the base of my thumb, leading into the wrist bone. Cycling is pretty hard on it, to the point I try to control the bike with my right hand.

Squeezing the brake is especially hard! So on top of the pain, it's not particularly safe, and it's not so good for my right hand! Has anyone successfully managed to continue riding with a condition like this? What sorts of accommodations have your found to make riding more bearable?

Thanks,

Ohmykins

Cycling again after an accident?

guest — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:21:21 GMT

So roughly 3 months ago, just after I ordered my full carbon/ultegra super light-weight road bike, I crashed hard. There was a plastic bag in my path, and I knew it was there and did everything to avoid it, but it hit it. The bag caught air and snagged into my rear derailer. I was thrown several feet, cracked my helmet, and badly hurt my hip. I was in the best shape of my adult life...

So now, instead of heading out for a fun 50, I go for 5 or 10. I went from 150 a week to about 20. I am losing my muscle and my confidence.

How have other people bounced back?

Newb question from experienced cyclist - saddle sores?

guest — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:07:45 GMT

Ok, here's a newbie question from a longtime cyclist -- I've been riding for years... thousands and thousands of miles, touring, commuting, racing, etc, both road & mtb ...and never had a saddle sore.

All of a sudden over the past year or so I'm getting them. If that's what the are. I'm not really sure. We're talking giant, volcanic pimple like things on my upper, inner thighs ...actually much lower than i would've guessed a saddle sore would occur.

Not much has changed over the years... I actually ride fewer miles ...more 20-40 mile rides, fewer centuries ...seem to get one of these on every significant ride.

Suggestions, ideas???

Pain in the nether regions

guest — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:15:28 GMT

Sorry for the cryptic title, but the true nature of my issue might set off privacy filters...

When I bike for any duration, I develop a dull, aching pain in my left testicle. Standing, rearranging things both help a little, but generally only for a few pedal strokes. I'm tempted to guess it's a twisted testicle but I'm not sure. Anyone have any suggestions?

NOTE: early in the season (or in my training season -- this year *my* season didn't start until a few weeks ago), this pain crops up after 30-40 miles. Later in the season it develops after more mileage--say as high as 100+. I'm somewhat overweight (20 lbs), and I spread fat across my body. I'm inclined to believe it's the rubbing between an overly-large thigh and my, uh, anatomy that might be at play. But I'm totally clutching at straws here.

Any guys have history with an increased PSA (prostate) and your doctor saying biking can contibute?

guest — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:11:26 GMT

I just came from my 2nd doctors visit tracking my ever increasing PSA numbers and he suggested (which we previously discussed) that my bike riding, especially prior to have the blood work done, might drive up my PSA artificially. He suggested that I consider getting a seat with a hole in the middle-which I've seen but never considered. I'd appreciate any feedback regarding others experiences regarding biking and the correlation to an enlarged prostate. Has anyone had a doctor say that biking does aggravate a prostate or further what may be a propensity to have an enlarged prostate.

I'm 56 and three quarters (but who's counting) and started back to riding a road bike two summers ago when I got my first new ride in 25 years. That winter, after increasing my summer/fall routine, I rode my old bike as a trainer getting ready for ski trips and that's when the standard enlarged prostate problems (that you see advertised on TV) started for me. I never really tied the two together (perhaps I was naive) and have been more committed to riding this summer than I have in 30 years. I'm getting in between 300-400 miles a week but for the first time will be riding in three Century's this fall.

This doctor wants to take biopsy's and said that I'll need to stop riding for a bit (1-3 weeks) afterwards. I'm just wondering other guys experience with tying the biking and prostate issues together. Thanks for any feedback.

Rehab for Broken Foot?

guest — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:12:20 GMT

I started training for my first real ride, 2x weekly spinning classes, weekly weightlifting class and cardio class. Plus doing between 15 and 20 miles on the trails. So the week before the first ride, I fell off my bike and broke my foot. I've only been in the cast for a week, but terrified that all of my work for the last few months is wasted. I wont get out of the cast for another week and then another three weeks in a hard shoe cast before I can start biking again. What kind of exercises can I start doing now? I've been doing leg lifts at my desk and my upper body gets a work out every time I use the crutches. Btu what other exercises can I do? I really dont want to have to start at ground zero again. Oh - and I'm not young, so I know its going to take some time for my body to rebound.

Ladies...need your help

guest — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:10:49 GMT

I have had BAD swelling on one side of my groin. I've been fitted several times...added shims under my clips (one leg ever so slightly shorter then other), tried more saddles then ever imaginable but still....ouch! This sounds bad and it is. Not just long ride swelling but swelling that doesn't go away....Is there anyone else out there that had experienced this? I've even gone and had it untrasounded to see if there was fluid there that needed draining....that isn' t it. HELP?

Cycling Cancer Survivors!

guest — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:12:13 GMT

My name is Britt and I am 21. I am a breast cancer survivor and i credit cycling to my survival. I recently completed the livestrong challenge 40 mile ride in portland, oregon. I am currently training for the Tour de Pink, a 220 mile ride from New York City to Hershey Penn. I am so excited. I would love to talk to other cancer survivors who have found a love for cycling!!!! Hope to hear from you all soon! And don't forget to LiveSTRONG!

Cranky Knees

guest — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:52:00 GMT

I am a serious walker, but recently have gone for a few enjoyable but difficult bike rides at the beach. I'd like to do some more bike riding...but I have seriously kranky knees. Any suggestions? I want to do some fun rides (i.e. Midnight Madness and Bike the Bay and even Lake Murray) but wondering if I should really persue this as a new hobby?