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Old 02-07-09 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JimF22003
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My biggest problems with cramping come post ride, one or two or five hours later. Sometimes I turn over in bed, or when getting up out of a chair, my big muscles will just lock up tight. Verrry painful. The worst is if I have a long drive home from a century or so and I cramp up while driving. You have a limited scope in the car to stretch things out, so you just have to ride it out. Ouch!
These cramps you can fix by taking 1000mg calcium/500mg magnesium immediately after a ride. If that doesn't fix it, try 1000mg mag. You won't believe how simple this is.
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