Originally Posted by
Rowan
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!!
Ride more... indeed! I think it's also time I started planning some of my routes specifically to take in the local hills. There aren't all that many to choose from so perhaps a route that takes them in multiple times might be required.
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