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@Scrabble
Hello knee people. I'm a recent graduate to this world following a tweak to my medial ligament/meniscus/cartilage something or other while skiing about 3 weeks back.
I don't think it's serious, but is new area for me. I went to the doctor and he gave my leg a good twist around. No instability or pain other than in the exact spot where the tweak has happened.
Three weeks on, I'm still in some discomfort but am slowly getting back on the bike. My commute is 12 miles each way so didn't want to get half way through and find it flared up. Hoping to embark on the ride tomorrow.
My big concern though is riding fixed (don't worry, I will start on the road bike / freewheel). Anyone else done similar to their knee? How did the forces associated with fixed riding hamper your recovery?
TLDR: if your medial ligament is giving you agro, how bad is fixed riding for it?