Richard's advice is good. I hadn't really thought about it, but I stand a lot more nowadays to climb than I have in the past, and it does help overcome the susceptibility to cramping.
Originally Posted by
Homeyba
All this talk about cramps! I've never cramped on the bike. Dehydrated, overhydrated, e-cap, no e-caps it doesn't seem to matter for me. I think there must be a genetic link in there somewhere or I made the right sacrifice to the cycling gods somewhere along the line.
I think the fact that you ride a LOT means that the relevant muscles in that part of the leg have been trained and strengthened and have become used to the exertion. I think that's one of the key elements coming out of this thread -- ride more and get that muscle used to the job it's meant to be doing. Oh, and you're a really lucky rider to have avoided this pain from hell!!