Originally Posted by TMonk

Yikes, yeah mine is not that bad, more like a dull ache/pressure that develops 30-60 min into a ride. This started 3 weeks ago.

I've had quadriceps tendonitis in my right knee that was worse (symptoms wise) and kept me off the bike for a few months too, so I know not to overdo it. It's just frustrating to have little to no progress when I want to be able to ride, and all the head games that accompany that.

I think it would be useful to talk to a professional about this, just to give me a healthier long view and a recovery/strengthening routine that I can be focused about. I might try to schedule that tomorrow.

But yes to lifting! Maybe time to re-visit that. For now, it's just step-downs, lying VMO contractions and some lunges, all based on what I've read online.