Plagued with cramps once again....
Last year I did my first Horrible Hundred event. It’s a century ride that has some decent Florida Hills that are plentiful. Anyway…
Last year for the H.H Ride, I felt great up until about mile 70 something. Then bang… INTENSE leg cramps. Level 10 pain which left me stuck with a stiff leg not really able to move. It took quite a few minutes to subside. I then walked my bike up the hill I got the cramp on. Felt ok… So started riding again. The next 25 miles were 5-6 more of similar cramps ranging from a 5-10 on intensity level.
This year I worked a lot on flexibility, Yoga, movement, doing warm ups and post workout stretching. I’ve become a lot more flexible and overall better conditioned.
This year, for the H.H. Ride I focused on proper nutrition/calories before and during the ride. Drinking the proper amount of fluids as well. Adding electrolytes and sodium (LiteShow) to ALL of my water bottles. Etc… Still… CRAMP CRAMP CRAMP! And at almost the same exact spot! Maybe 1-2 miles earlier. So all my preparation and planning to avoid cramps made absolutely no effect!
Also…
This is not just bicycle related. But has the most serious effect while cycling. If I do a workout and manage not to cramp directly after, I might move my leg laying down in bed and get the same excruciating leg cramp. I have to be VERY careful on how I position my leg in the morning when putting my socks on or the same thing could happen.
Ps… Seeing a Specialist/Doctor about this is a LAST resort. I do not have insurance and it’s not really in the budget right now.