Sore Heel when riding again after 2 months off the bike

[SamWarrenCycling]

Hi all,

I used to cycle a fair bit. Had a chunk of time off due to work, and when I jumped back on and hit a sizeable (400 miles over 5 days) tour, I developed really bad pains in the heel of my right foot as well as swelling on the inside of the patella. My bike size hadn't changed, but I think maybe the angle of my cleats had? Has anyone else had this problem?

Cheers,
Sam

[foxyrider]

Did you move the cleats? If not how did they move?

I think a more likely cause of the knee issue is you actually twisting (subconsciuosly) your leg when pedalling. This could easily cause both your problems.

400 miles in five days is a lot of distance especially if you went straight in from a 2 month lay off - it could simply be your body complaining at this abuse.

[NATURAL ANKLING]

Hi,
Age is very important.
If you were 23 you might well hack it off the bike for two months.