Did you train climbing for the climbing ride or just go out and do it?
If so how was your trianing? I once read that a rider should not do more than 2 climbing rides per week. I follow the rule and do pretty good. I have felt slight soreness of the knees after some trianing rides. I'll back off a bit on the climbing (3000 ft training ride instead of a 5,000) and the tenderness goes away. I think it's listening to your body.
If you just went out for the ride, I'd think the knees have a right to feel some pain.
Originally Posted by
Kamala
Agreed on all points. I had an extensive professional fitting session on the new bike and pedals, and the bike generally fits like a glove: no saddle sores, no sit bone issues, no wrist issues, nada. .
Funny you say that but you're here with a knee pain issue.
The don't take a long ride on a new bike is for several reasons. Mechanicals, fit etc. Heck, you might have had knee pain on a long flat ride.
