it band
03-19-18, 11:00 AM
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quick question, 1st off I have not ridden since august. I have tight hips and it it bands from standing a lot and being on ladders and sitting.
Would a recovery style riding of easy spinning would help loosen things up?
Would a recovery style riding of easy spinning would help loosen things up?
03-19-18, 02:25 PM
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Try these stretches every day:
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycl...l#post15372967
But to answer your question, spinning is always good. You can alternate easy spinning with very high RPM spinning in a very low gear.
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycl...l#post15372967
But to answer your question, spinning is always good. You can alternate easy spinning with very high RPM spinning in a very low gear.
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In addition to careful stretching, a spin on the bike works for me. But I have to switch from the road bike to the hybrid to spin properly and loosen up.
Couple of reasons for that.
My road bike is old school, 13-24 freewheel, originally with 52/42 chain rings. I switched to 52/39 to ease the climbs. But it's still a little tough on some climbs when I need to loosen up, relax and enjoy a leisurely recovery ride.
Also, whenever I get on the road bike I tend to push myself. As soon as I warm up and the pain eases I think "Hmm... there's a tailwind. I could go for a new PR on this next segment." Next thing I know, I've aggravated the strain again.
The hybrid has a 13-28 cassette, 30-40-50 triple. Easy to find a low-stress gear. And with the slight riser bar and upright position it's more comfortable overall. I just tend to ride it more leisurely.
Couple of reasons for that.
My road bike is old school, 13-24 freewheel, originally with 52/42 chain rings. I switched to 52/39 to ease the climbs. But it's still a little tough on some climbs when I need to loosen up, relax and enjoy a leisurely recovery ride.
Also, whenever I get on the road bike I tend to push myself. As soon as I warm up and the pain eases I think "Hmm... there's a tailwind. I could go for a new PR on this next segment." Next thing I know, I've aggravated the strain again.
The hybrid has a 13-28 cassette, 30-40-50 triple. Easy to find a low-stress gear. And with the slight riser bar and upright position it's more comfortable overall. I just tend to ride it more leisurely.
