Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Training & Nutrition
Reload this Page >

left leg tires before right one

Search
Notices
Training & Nutrition Learn how to develop a training schedule that's good for you. What should you eat and drink on your ride? Learn everything you need to know about training and nutrition here.

left leg tires before right one

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-26-09 | 07:15 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
From: Olathe, Kansas

Bikes: 2009 Felt z35

left leg tires before right one

The title kinda says it all, I have begun noticing that my left leg tires, gets sore, or cramps during rides far before my right leg does.

Am i just weird or is there a possible explanation?
huskertko is offline  
Reply
Old 04-26-09 | 07:40 PM
  #2  
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: VA

Bikes: HiFi Pro 29

If you got a trainer and bike computer with cadence, I'd try the following.

Pedal with one leg at a time. Pick a gear/resistance which limits each leg to 3-5 minutes. Make sure you pedal each leg at the same cadence. Find out which leg is stronger.

If you left leg is weaker, you may want to do some training with just the left leg.

If you left leg is stronger (or both legs the same), you are working your left leg harder while cycling for some reason. Check you alignment (i.e. shoulders and waist square with bike, both knees tracking the same, etc.)
helifitz is offline  
Reply
Old 04-28-09 | 11:21 AM
  #3  
Carbonfiberboy's Avatar
just another gosling
Titanium Club Membership
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 20,552
Likes: 2,662
From: Everett, WA

Bikes: CoMo Speedster 2003, Trek 5200, CAAD 9, Fred 2004

Me, too. I've been doing one legged pedaling drills for years and the difference is still there. It's probably because, like me, one of your legs is longer than the other. But the OLP does help a lot.
Carbonfiberboy is offline  
Reply
Old 04-28-09 | 11:42 AM
  #4  
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
From: Olathe, Kansas

Bikes: 2009 Felt z35

Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
Me, too. I've been doing one legged pedaling drills for years and the difference is still there. It's probably because, like me, one of your legs is longer than the other. But the OLP does help a lot.
Didn't even think about that, I do have one leg that is about 1/4 inch longer than the other.
huskertko is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.