Legs gave up today

[Garlick]

Nearing the end of a mixed incline road ride of 28 miles today I stood to climb up a medium sized hump-backed bridge. As soon as I put some power down the upper right leg cramped painfully, followed immediately by the left doing the same, meaning I had to sit down and coast for a moment. They were still aching as I climbed the stairs to my flat.

Just too much I guess? No warning though so I suppose that's my 'wall'? Never had it before, obviously not trying hard enough

Oh, I also witnessed the coming together of two cyclists too. One swerved right as the other was mid overtake. Fortunately I had stopped at a red light (they didn't) so I witnessed from a safe distance. Popped collarbone and dislocated finger from the swerver, police and ambulance called and had to give a witness statement. Ouch.

[Garlick]

Aside from a cycling specific energy bar and some energy beans I was only drinking squash. Nail hit, probably.

[Garlick]

Not stretching I must admit, just upped pace gradually from the start.

Bike comment is interesting as I've made some adjustments over the past few weeks, seat post and bar height both altered.....

[Garlick]

Blimey Jack, that was some ride!

I usually have a carb drink and an energy replcement one too. Energy bars are in the back pocket and energy burst beans for longer rides. Try them, they make a noticeable difference, you can always sample near home to test if they suit your (ahem) insides.

I'd love to do a 100 miler

[Garlick]

hugh_ said:

What are these "energy beans" that I keep seeing mentioned?

Here you go. I quite like them, seem to work too.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/jelly-belly-sport-beans-24...