Sudden lack of flexibilty?
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 6:38 pm
I know there no quick fix to this just wanted to hear your opinions.
Ive been riding since mid teens, now 22 and just had my first ride after a good month off. Whist out today I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable riding on the hoods, as if I was putting far to much pressure on my hands. Yet I've rode that position all season, and at one point even had a greater drop to the hoods cos of the different handlebar position. Because nothings changed on the bike since I last got on it and Ive had no other injury, Im left wondering if 4 weeks off really is long enough to lose all feel for the position riding puts your body in? The only other potential contributing factor is since getting back to uni Ive started doing more winter stuff, swimming 3x a week and gym - could working different muscle groups cause me to 'seize up' more in the riding position?
Any thoughts?
Ive been riding since mid teens, now 22 and just had my first ride after a good month off. Whist out today I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable riding on the hoods, as if I was putting far to much pressure on my hands. Yet I've rode that position all season, and at one point even had a greater drop to the hoods cos of the different handlebar position. Because nothings changed on the bike since I last got on it and Ive had no other injury, Im left wondering if 4 weeks off really is long enough to lose all feel for the position riding puts your body in? The only other potential contributing factor is since getting back to uni Ive started doing more winter stuff, swimming 3x a week and gym - could working different muscle groups cause me to 'seize up' more in the riding position?
Any thoughts?