bikely-challenged wrote:Not that it matters, but I'm Mrs Bikely-challenged!
What are you doing dealing with correspondence clearly addressed to your husband?
bikely-challenged wrote:Not that it matters, but I'm Mrs Bikely-challenged!
thirdcrank wrote:bikely-challenged wrote:Not that it matters, but I'm Mrs Bikely-challenged!
What are you doing dealing with correspondence clearly addressed to your husband?
bikely-challenged wrote: Modern couples* don't necessarily share the same name
Fletten wrote:I came back to cycling in early 2007 after trying the gym and an exercise bike at home, but as others have said these are boring. I bought a bike and hit the road and soon found I was enjoying it, then a few months ago I developed sciatica this not only stopped me riding but walking and even sitting was painful, I was out of action for 3 months, now it's gone as quick as it came, over the last few weeks I have got back on the road and getting fitter again. I am told the sciatic nerve runs through the pelvis and can be caused by sitting awkwardly and even be provoked by keeping your wallet in your back pocket.
Perhaps my saddle my be the cause, does anybody have any ideas.
HiVis wrote:
Anyway today reading some of these posts has whetted my appetite for the bike again so I have cleaned, lubricated and pumped the tyres ready for 7am tomorrow and will continue with 'operation weight loss' (1/2 stone so far - many more to go).
bikely-challenged wrote:I was just thinking this morning: can one learn consistency or is it something you're born with?
UrbanManc wrote:mick skinner wrote:. one of the things i love about cycling is that you can make it as hard or as easy as you like....
But if you're basic fitness levels are poor or non existent you can have a chain ring as small as a 5p and you will still be cream crackered.
If you've done little or no activity then you will struggle and probably give up.
It's better getting a decent level of fitness in a controlled environment ( and in the warm ) before setting out on a life of cycling.
UrbanManc wrote:Fletten wrote:I came back to cycling in early 2007 after trying the gym and an exercise bike at home, but as others have said these are boring. I bought a bike and hit the road and soon found I was enjoying it, then a few months ago I developed sciatica this not only stopped me riding but walking and even sitting was painful, I was out of action for 3 months, now it's gone as quick as it came, over the last few weeks I have got back on the road and getting fitter again. I am told the sciatic nerve runs through the pelvis and can be caused by sitting awkwardly and even be provoked by keeping your wallet in your back pocket.
Perhaps my saddle my be the cause, does anybody have any ideas.
I also suffer with back pain. This was eased somewhat after buying some padded undershorts (despite cycling my furthest in a day). I shall investigate a better saddle as I do stil get back pain. (Not sciatica from cycling, although I do get sciata at other times.)When I first started getting back pain I would have 2 weeks of work and lie on my bed for just as long, it's the worst thing you can do .
You must keep moving ,even if it's just walking with some pain.
These are both absolutely true; you must keep mobile. And I get in the bath - with a book to make sure I stay there for a bit, as I'm an habitual showerer - and that eases the pain, too.Pilates is supposed to be great, it helps strengthen the core muscles, check out online video exercises .
Cycling is a great way to start to be more active. It does not require that you workout in a gym to get fit first.
If all you can manage is a few miles, then fine. Work up from there, but I don't believe you should push hard. It is not a race, unless you want it to be! If you do push too hard, you will suffer the next day or so.