Originally Posted by
LArifleMAN
Got the chain changed out today after some instruction from the guy at the local shop, I also picked up a small air pump. After getting the tires all aired up I went out for a short spin.....wooooo my legs hurt
Running 5 miles every other day for PT didn't come close to a 30 minute ride, and it felt great.
You clearly have the cardio conditioning to easily ride for 30 minutes. That your legs hurt that much is a good indication you are staying in too high of a gear. Switch to a lower gear and get your cadence up. You should be pedaling at about 90 revs a minute. That way you will be using your heart and lungs and saving your legs.