Neck ache!

bluedoggy
bluedoggy Posts: 285
edited September 2012 in Road beginners
Is it normal to have neck ache when your a beginner? During and after it really hurts!
If it wasn't for that I could ride longer!
Wilier cento uno.

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  • bluedoggy
    bluedoggy Posts: 285
    Correction. Only aches during a ride then goes away soon after a ride.
    Wilier cento uno.
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    It's normal. You'll soon get used to it.
    English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg
  • rjkflyer
    rjkflyer Posts: 85
    Well, yes, but as I have got better/fitter it diminishes quite quickly.
  • Mikey23
    Mikey23 Posts: 5,306
    Yup, muscles will get used to the way you hold your head real quick
  • NITR8s
    NITR8s Posts: 688
    My left sholder hasnt got used to it, still kills me while cycling long distances but stops hurting as soon as I finish.
  • bluedoggy
    bluedoggy Posts: 285
    Today wasn't too bad. I decided to take the visor off my Bell Sweep and also rode without sunglasses which have a thick top rim. I think this was hindering my forward vision and causing me to arch my neck. Definitely made a difference in that i didn't have to stretch my neck up to far to see further in front. Also bent my arms slightly more so i was more relaxed. didn't completely do away with the pain but it helped. I maybe need to get some dedicated riding shades.
    Wilier cento uno.

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