Ive been rideing a bike to work?

Question

ive been rideing to work,early in the morning about 4am...im fine to start of with then i get alot of pain in my legs and i feel like giveing up..ive only been rideing to work the last few days!!! any ideas on how to help with the pain,when im rideing it KILLS ME ha ha

Answer 1

Bet your saddle is way too low.
When you were a kid you were probably told to have your feet touching the ground when sat on the saddle, well thats absolute tosh I'm afraid. Suppose it's ok if you are 6 or 7 but it's not the most efficient way to ride. Ideally with your foot on the pedal and your bum on the saddle you want your leg to be almost straight. If it feels a bit queer than lift the saddle up an inch every couple of days to gradually get the right height.
Glad to see someone else getting out on a bike.

Answer 2

Start off gently and build up your pace. You could not be allowing your muscles to warm up enough, especially at that time of the morning. Im assuming you getting out of bed so you muscles will be relaxed so they do need this warm up. Another problem you may be having is that your saddle height is wrong. If you are stretching your legs to far on each pedal rev this will hurt over the distance of the ride. Position on the bike is very important as not only can it make your legs hurt but if your sat wrong and keep going over a period of time you could damage your back or neck among others so check it out.

Answer 3

Cycling Is a great sports and you'll get a lot stronger with time. There is a lot of good advise on the other answers but I think you will be better off if somebody personally show you the ins and outs of cycling. You can improve your health a lot with cycling but you can also hurt yourself if you don't know how to do it right.
See if there are cycling clubs around your area, they usually have beginners days. They always on the lookout for new members and they usually take good care of beginners. Another way is taking spinning classes. They will teach you the right techniques and you will probably meet other cyclists there.
I wish you a lot success in your new hobby and remember, Is for your life you are pedaling, don't give up.

Answer 4

yeah i was the same but after a week or two your body gets used to it and soon you will be riding all over town like you have a car,
your saddle should be high so you can touch the ground with your feet on there tip toes, that is the most efficiant way of riding for your legs
make sure you have a realy good lock like a motercycle one,
and eat a bannana before you set off in the morning, that realy helps me with the energy levels
also get thin tyres and keep them pumped solid

i started of with thick mtb tyres , and soon swaped them
now i feel like a bullit

keep it up you wont regret it , and convert someone else!

bikes are brilliant , they are infinetly less expensive than cars and much better for you , in london they are the quickest way of covering 5 miles

Answer 5

Try warming up, and dont stress your legs out. Maybe you should give yourself more time....go easy. If its too windy, walk and then ride on a work out bike in the gym.

Answer 6

Are you used to cycling? If not it will be that you are not fit enough so take it easy, leave a bit earlier and go slower.
If you are, Have you eaten any breakfast to help with your energy levels, Have some good carbs. Also do you have enough salt and water in your diet? Your legs could be cramping.

Answer 7

ive gotten these but it will pass you need to train for a bit take it easy and then build it up i did this and i was riding 68 miles round trip to my g/f's tho her parents wernt too cool about it lol and that up and down 100 foot high bridges

Answer 8

Warm up and down. It really gets rid of pains!

Answer 9

It might be a case of to much to soon.Try doing shorter distances ,and build up your speed and distance

Answer 10

Ha ha! It's called exercise and it's your muscles saying, "Blooming heck - what's going on"

It'll pass