mosscoveredhat
09-06-06, 08:05 PM
Today, on my regular 17-mile loop, I had some sever cramping in my calves! This has not happened to me before... I changed my saddle height before this ride....could this be the problem?
Training & Nutrition - Calves cramped up...
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VosBike
09-06-06, 08:52 PM
yes.
Google proper cleat positioning and saddle height and the other factors that go to that aspect of bike fitting.
Google proper cleat positioning and saddle height and the other factors that go to that aspect of bike fitting.
DannoXYZ
09-06-06, 09:29 PM
How much did you change the saddle?
mosscoveredhat
09-06-06, 11:38 PM
about 1cm
DannoXYZ
09-07-06, 01:32 AM
Up or down? I'm guessing up right?
wrench_meister
09-08-06, 10:05 AM
were you properly hydrated before and during your ride?
supcom
09-08-06, 08:53 PM
Changing you saddle height almost certainly contributed to the cramping. You were probably compensating for the higher saddle by pointing your toes down at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
twahl
09-08-06, 09:45 PM
Changing you saddle height almost certainly contributed to the cramping. You were probably compensating for the higher saddle by pointing your toes down at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
Agreed. I have a tendency to go toes down if I don't pay attention, and I'll cramp in the calves. Ride for a bit with heels down and it'll work out for me, then resume a normal pedal stroke. The calves will still be sore, but it'll ease it up considerably.
Agreed. I have a tendency to go toes down if I don't pay attention, and I'll cramp in the calves. Ride for a bit with heels down and it'll work out for me, then resume a normal pedal stroke. The calves will still be sore, but it'll ease it up considerably.
mosscoveredhat
09-19-06, 07:38 PM
Thanks, this makes sense.
Ricardo
09-20-06, 08:19 AM
Cramps are the result of a lack of potassium. Eat a banana and that should avoid muscle cramps.
Ricardo
Ricardo
supcom
09-20-06, 11:12 AM
Cramps are the result of a lack of potassium. Eat a banana and that should avoid muscle cramps.
Ricardo
You might want to read http://www.ultracycling.com/training/cramping.html
Ricardo
You might want to read http://www.ultracycling.com/training/cramping.html
Richard Cranium
09-20-06, 11:33 AM
I think it was the Butler, using the candlestick......
Eddie O
09-22-06, 08:27 AM
Your pedal stroke should involve some ankle movement (pivoting) as well. I see a lot of riders with a locked ankle which keeps muscles in the calves constantly active rather than pulsing on & off. Eventually the muscle will fatigue and with that be more prone to cramping.
There are certainly a number of other causes too: low hydration, depleted electrolytes, a northeasterly breeze....cramps are tough to diagnose and one of the issues that seems to be surrounded with more myth than science.
Eddie O
There are certainly a number of other causes too: low hydration, depleted electrolytes, a northeasterly breeze....cramps are tough to diagnose and one of the issues that seems to be surrounded with more myth than science.
Eddie O
pcates
09-22-06, 04:27 PM
try some embrocation before your ride, especially in the cooler weather