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Are you stretching well after riding?
Could well be a tight ITB that's causing knee pain. Check out this article on Cycling Weekly.
A trip to the physio would be a good bet as they can advise on stretches and which muscles you need to strengthen.
hazbun
Hi all,
I've been having some issues with pain at the front of my left knee. Moved cleats forward a little, raised seat post a little, and moved the saddle forward to try and overcome the issue. Did 40km solo today to meet the university team I ride with, and had no real issues - sat down with them at the meeting point and waited half an hour for everyone else to turn up. As soon as we set off it started playing up again, and 5km down the road it was too much to continue...
My question is - (ideally) do I need to see both a physio and bike fitter? As mentioned, I'm a uni student and so if I can avoid it I'd rather not pay to see both right away if only the one is needed. Do the disciplines tend to cross over at all? I.e. will a bike fitter worth his salt tend to be able to help with the actual recovery of the knee?
Quite new to all the roadie business so sorry if these are daft questions
Thanks,
Ollie