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2008-08-18 2:21 PM

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Subject: Calf cramping after bike?

I have a problem with my calf muscles cramping after the bike part of races.  It usually goes away after a 10th of a mile but I always have to stop and stretch it out.  It happens in practice as well. 

I need to figure out a solution.  Any suggestions?  

 

 



2008-08-18 2:35 PM
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Subject: RE: Calf cramping after bike?

Improve bike fitness. 

Check bike fit.

2008-08-18 3:21 PM
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Subject: RE: Calf cramping after bike?

I asked the same question here recently and received some helpful advise as well as some the was not. I worked a bit on this and although you and I might both have used he word "cramp" I think what I was feeling was more a feeling of extreme tightness. (maybe you too)

If you are the same, I take the last of my bike ride and do a quick calf stretch. Also, as I change for run a fast hamy stretch helps.

I do not think it is a product of conditioning or electrolytes nor hydration. I know specifically, I just tend to be tighter muscled than others. I you find an answer, please post it.

2008-08-18 3:26 PM
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Subject: RE: Calf cramping after bike?
JohnnyKay - 2008-08-18 3:35 PM

Improve bike fitness. 

Check bike fit.

x2.

You're probably putting more stress on your body that it can handle (going too hard for too long). Better fitness will fix that . Good luck .



Edited by LaurenSU02 2008-08-18 3:26 PM
2008-08-18 3:31 PM
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What's your pedal stroke like? If you're pedaling with your toes down, shifting to a pedal stroke with a flatter foot could help.
2008-08-18 4:11 PM
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Subject: RE: Calf cramping after bike?
I have had the same problem, used to pedal toes down; switched position of pedal stroke (flatter toes straight) has helped as mentioned in above post. Also switched running shoes.


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