Originally Posted by fretman
The pain is just a dull ache and goes away after about an hour. I don't ride hard and I don't stretch before or after I ride. I'm not using clips. I think maybe my body is still trying to get used to riding. How long will it take?
well i'm no doctor, and as far as knowing how long it will take for your body to get used to the stresses of riding -- that's a difficult question. it could get better soon, but it might also get worse! knee problems of the overuse variety are quite common in cyclists. just be careful not to overdo it it in the beginning, and as someone else mentioned, ice and ibuprofien are good remedies. ice them immediately after you get back from your ride.