cramps

youngy81
youngy81 Posts: 42
edited August 2011 in Road beginners
Did my longest ride so far last weekend, 48 miles from Glasgow to the trossachs and back. Was really pleased, only problem was bad quad cramps for last 5 miles. Anyone with any tips to prevent it?[/u]

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  • merak
    merak Posts: 323
    Drink, drink, drink.

    Cramps a partly down to lack of muscle fitness and naturally disappear as you get fitter, but even in a fit cyclist can be caused by dehydration.
  • Secteur
    Secteur Posts: 1,971
    +1

    Also, not only drink, drink, drink - but use something like High5 Zero drink - will provide all the salts that water alone doesnt replace, leading to cramp.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/high5-zero-drink/

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