NAD1 Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Went for a practice for couple of hours today and now have really sore / achy knees. First time on bike since October (I’d guess) so am assuming this is a combination of total lack of riding - 2 evening trials in 2018 and 2/3 of a centre champ round before torn calf muscle stopped play - and age combining as a double whammy to tag team me in the knees. Will ice knees tonight and hopefully cure Any remedies to help this for future reference? Or should I just not ride at all and avoid the knee issues ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglejeff Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, nickday1 said: Went for a practice for couple of hours today and now have really sore / achy knees. First time on bike since October (I’d guess) so am assuming this is a combination of total lack of riding - 2 evening trials in 2018 and 2/3 of a centre champ round before torn calf muscle stopped play - and age combining as a double whammy to tag team me in the knees. Will ice knees tonight and hopefully cure Any remedies to help this for future reference? Or should I just not ride at all and avoid the knee issues ??? Fish oil pills,glucosamine, knee braces,drink alot of water. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oni nou Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, nickday1 said: Will ice knees tonight Any remedies to help this for future reference? I recommend a thin layer of marzipan before you ice your knees ....the icing sticks better and dogs love it. As for remedies try neoprene knee supports with or without wire side supports from a manufacturer like EVS at Chain Reaction in N. Ireland. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 https://www.simplysupplements.co.uk/glucosamine-sulphate-1000mg?utm_source=googleandutm_medium=cpcandutm_campaign=shoppingandsku=s129andgclid=CjwKCAiA4OvhBRAjEiwAU2FoJaQsivm_vkd4cfolokmXrqJelSDzKUYlHfNHDnYy1qbSn6IJPq7_yhoC4JkQAvD_BwEandgclsrc=aw.ds 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1nn1e Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 May not be the exact same problem, but I had severe knee problems attempting the Yorkshire 3 peaks a couple of years back. The knees are stabilised by the Glutes in your bum, via the Illiotibial Band down the outside of your thigh. I now do three exercises specifically designed to strengthen glutes and also my quads: Lateral leg lifts Clam shell knee lift, with training band heel drops These alone completely cured my knee problems and I believe contribute to knee fitness for trials as well. You can also try squats and lunges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogle Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 21 hours ago, nickday1 said: Went for a practice for couple of hours today and now have really sore / achy knees. First time on bike since October (I’d guess) so am assuming this is a combination of total lack of riding - 2 evening trials in 2018 and 2/3 of a centre champ round before torn calf muscle stopped play - and age combining as a double whammy to tag team me in the knees. Will ice knees tonight and hopefully cure Any remedies to help this for future reference? Or should I just not ride at all and avoid the knee issues ??? Ride more often.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misscrabstick Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 I ride probably once or twice a month, each time would be a trial of sorts, maybe club or a combine, the next day I hurt everywhere! it's been like that for 2 years! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAD1 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 23 hours ago, doogle said: Ride more often.. Love to Dave. As you know a lack of time and a son who needs to ride massively restricting my ability to do anything on the bike ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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