Originally Posted by
UpStroke
I have been battling Neck pain for a number of years now. It seems to come on when i'm on the bike for around three hours. Other days I can do a six hour ride and I feel totally normal. The last three years I did 7 days of ragbri And that was a 100% fine? I've been to the chiropractor , The physical therapist, I was on a regiment of upper body and neck workout at the gym. My bicycle is a Specialized Diverge, Which has a very upright geometry. I put an up stem on the bike, 70mm with a 17°of rise, And I've tried various adjustments. When this happens I have to stop and rest my head on my handle Bars, Ride a while then stop again And it completely fatigues me. So I dnf.
Is there anyone that you know that has beat this Condition?
If the pain is on both sides, focus on bike fit and fitness.
If the pain is unilateral, consider seeing specialist, preferably a neurologist IMO. Going to an Orthopaedic Surgeon is like bringing a bucket of nails to a carpenter.