Fifty-three and loving cycling once again. Been trying to average 100 miles per month as I start back with this activity after a long time away. Been at it for about five months now after a 30 year absence. Now I am starting to experience knee pain. Been backpacking for past five years and never experienced it like this. Backpacking had been tough on the ankles with only minor discomfort to the knees.

I get out every other day for about 10 miles with the last few rides feeling pretty good with the legs and stamina. My question, is this normal for the knees as they too strengthen? I have been taking an antibiotic, cephalexin 500 mg for the past week after some dental work. Wondered if the knee thing could be a side effect.

I know a lot of you would be saying 100 miles a month??? That is what you do in a weekend. I too would love to get there also, but I am trying to take it steady. Just do not want to get sidelined by doing something the old knees are not used to. What has been the norm for those of you when getting back into shape?