Originally Posted by
terrymorse
Did you happen to do the whole ride on the saddle? That can tire out your back muscles, especially on uphill sections.
If you get out of the saddle every few minutes, that will rest the muscles in your lower back.
It also helps to click up a gear or two when you pedal out of the saddle.
Yes, I do this often. Especially when it really starts to twinge up on me. I'll stand up and arch my back just to try and relax the muscles. And I think that's the problem. I know I'm arthritic in my hips and knees, but I think this back pain is muscle tightness.