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A fit or fitness issue?
I've only been road cycling for a few months now, mostly along the M7 to build up some fitness for more serious tasks ahead.
After 45 minutes or so the pain in my lower back is unbearable and I have to stop, get off, stretch and continue on. 10 minutes or so later I have to repeat the process, with the pain getting worse each time until I thoroughly have the shits and am in agony by the time I get back to where I started. It takes about 2 hours post ride, several Gin and Tonics and a vigorous massage from the missus before it stops hurting.
I've plugged my measurements into the cyclefit calculator, and the bike is pretty much spot on, although the seat-bar distance could be longer. No amount of shuffling forward or backward on the seat changes it, nor does gripping the drops, hoods or flats. The only thing that does seem to change it is standing up to pedal, which makes it worse.
Could it be that I'm just not fit enough, my hamsrings are tightening up after 45 minutes and pulling my lower back out of shape?
Any ideas what I should be doing about it?
I've only been road cycling for a few months now, mostly along the M7 to build up some fitness for more serious tasks ahead.
After 45 minutes or so the pain in my lower back is unbearable and I have to stop, get off, stretch and continue on. 10 minutes or so later I have to repeat the process, with the pain getting worse each time until I thoroughly have the shits and am in agony by the time I get back to where I started. It takes about 2 hours post ride, several Gin and Tonics and a vigorous massage from the missus before it stops hurting.
I've plugged my measurements into the cyclefit calculator, and the bike is pretty much spot on, although the seat-bar distance could be longer. No amount of shuffling forward or backward on the seat changes it, nor does gripping the drops, hoods or flats. The only thing that does seem to change it is standing up to pedal, which makes it worse.
Could it be that I'm just not fit enough, my hamsrings are tightening up after 45 minutes and pulling my lower back out of shape?
Any ideas what I should be doing about it?