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2009-02-09 5:06 PM

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Subject: first ride outside

so, I had the chance to take my tri-bike outside for logner than 20 minutes due to a break in the weather, and my neck was sore/tired after.  didnt hurt, sore....

does this get better with time?  Fit issue, or somethign that your body jsut needs to get used to?

Never an issue on the trainier, mainly becauseyou can cheat and look down and not have to worry about where your going.... 

 

2009-02-09 5:14 PM
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yep, like anything else in sport, things get better with practice.  I don't remember specifically how long it took for the neck to be a non-issue, but it wasn't a long time.  my guess is that after 4 or 5 times out, you won't even notice it again.
2009-02-09 5:20 PM
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If it's just your neck, yes it'll get better. It's an awkward position and one that we don't use otherwise in life so you just have to get used to it again.
2009-02-09 6:51 PM
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Did you have a bike fit? If not get one.

Yes it will get better in time but 20' seems odd to have it hurt which to me means it may be a bigger bike fit issue.

2009-02-09 6:59 PM
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I know what you mean. I haven't touched my tri bike since Aug 08 and last month I got back on it on the trainer and right away my neck and triceps were not liking it very much. I have been professionally fitted too! Last year it took me some getting used to also.
2009-02-09 7:12 PM
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KathyG - 2009-02-09 7:51 PM

Did you have a bike fit? If not get one.

Yes it will get better in time but 20' seems odd to have it hurt which to me means it may be a bigger bike fit issue.

 

sorry, my OP said first time riding outside over 20' (just bought it in december)....my ride was for 55'



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