bad leg
03-08-09 | 01:09 PM
#1
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From: liverpool,england
Bikes: claud butler kyalami 1990's vintage
bad leg
i have been commuting on my old falcon to work (4 miles) on and off for years
six years ago i crashed my motorcycle and shattered my hip,femur,tib and fib also damaged my knee
i still get pain and have a touch of arthritis in my hip and knee
but i would love to get back to riding some distance not very far just 20/30 miles
what kind of training should i start with any help would be great thanks
six years ago i crashed my motorcycle and shattered my hip,femur,tib and fib also damaged my knee
i still get pain and have a touch of arthritis in my hip and knee
but i would love to get back to riding some distance not very far just 20/30 miles
what kind of training should i start with any help would be great thanks
03-09-09 | 02:45 AM
#2
If you're looking for help with the leg imbalance (assuming there is one) then try
Powercranks - https://www.powercranks.com/v4pages/videos-list.htm
If you're merely looking to increase your riding distance then try slowly increasing your commute distance. Also, have a look at both the training and commuting forums here for more, better advice.
Powercranks - https://www.powercranks.com/v4pages/videos-list.htm
If you're merely looking to increase your riding distance then try slowly increasing your commute distance. Also, have a look at both the training and commuting forums here for more, better advice.
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shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
03-09-09 | 11:46 AM
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From: liverpool,england
Bikes: claud butler kyalami 1990's vintage
thanks for the link
one leg is stronger but it does not bother me too much
i will take a look at those cranks and the other forums
thanks for the help
one leg is stronger but it does not bother me too much
i will take a look at those cranks and the other forums
thanks for the help
03-10-09 | 03:10 AM
#4
No problem. Good luck, stay safe and have fun.
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shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
