Need to train for a race in two weeks time.

rampage7110

Hi, I've been riding for around 4 years, but only got back into it last summer after a 10 year break!
I'm planning on racing in a couple of weeks time and need to improve my climbing.

I have always had knee problems since I was young. This is why I have to get off and walk on long climbs normally, every thing else seems to be able to cope (breathing, legs etc).
I get a large build up of pain in my legs and have to stop, carrying on walking is fine, it's just I need to stop riding. Sometimes even a 10 second break is enough!

I think my technical skill is fine, it's just this knee problem. I get it with flat pedals or SPD's.

I ideally need to build up my fitness for this race. Focusing mainly on my knee's.
I am a member of a gym and use a Leg Extension machine. I also do a couple of knee stretches before every ride and gym session.

Thanks in advance.
Chris

Ditch Witch

Hmmm, I remember somewhere that specialized do shoes for people with knee problems. The sole of the shoe is tilted slightly (probably makes you walk like John Wayne ) to give your knee a more natural range of motion.

Don't know if that helps?