Being paralysed

mjd · Post by **mjd** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:01 am

On a bike ride tonight we stopped off (at a pub!), and back on the bike my thighs seized up (just above the knee cap)

I couldn't bend my legs at all. It was likely cramp, the pain was immense. But I now have an insight and the thought of it is scary

JG · Post by JG » Wed May 20, 2009 12:08 am

Touch wood, I've never had cramp.

Is your saddle at the right height? ie when standing whilst 'in' saddle both tips of feet can touch the floor?

Did you 'warm up' before cycling?

Quinine helps to prevent cramps. Just a drop of tonic water/bitter lemon works wonders.

Still sounds like a first time, too many mountains

mjd · Post by **mjd** » Wed May 20, 2009 2:13 pm

yeah, first time ive cycled for a long while, everything seemed fine, but stopping and sitting down played havoc!

Will play darts next time :lol

aaamusements.co.uk · Post by **aaamusements.co.uk** » Wed May 20, 2009 7:28 pm

Trapped nerve?

mjd · Post by **mjd** » Wed May 20, 2009 7:58 pm

possibly. Wouldn't like to be permanently like that