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I have just ridden 140km (~90 miles) into 35km/h (25pmh?) head-cross-wind which is the closest I have ever come to climbing (I live by the sea so it is all flat out here).
The result of this ride is muscle soreness or at least strong muscle tension in upper calf area of both legs, right where the leg bends, behind the knee. Since all my riding has been in flat areas I wonder if this is just expected and will subside or perhaps it is a sign that my saddle height is not quite right? Or something else with cleats or saddle fore/aft position?
Any suggestions? Could the saddle be a touch too high for head-wind/climbing efforts? Any other ideas?
thanks in advance
I have just ridden 140km (~90 miles) into 35km/h (25pmh?) head-cross-wind which is the closest I have ever come to climbing (I live by the sea so it is all flat out here).
The result of this ride is muscle soreness or at least strong muscle tension in upper calf area of both legs, right where the leg bends, behind the knee. Since all my riding has been in flat areas I wonder if this is just expected and will subside or perhaps it is a sign that my saddle height is not quite right? Or something else with cleats or saddle fore/aft position?
Any suggestions? Could the saddle be a touch too high for head-wind/climbing efforts? Any other ideas?
thanks in advance