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Maybe counting my chickens here but your help please

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  • April 10, 2013 at 1:30 pm #18453
    Super Domestique

    Some of you may know I’ve been off the bike for a LONG time (over 4 months) with a groin and hip injury.

    Now all going to plan Friday is my next appointment and I should be getting the green light to get back on the bike.

    Other than start slowly / build up. Any advice?

    Just want to get back to speed / fitness asap.

    I have the turbo trainer but am concerned the resistance (even lowest one) might be hard going given I’m starting from zero so to speak.

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  • April 10, 2013 at 8:23 pm #727241
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    Leviathan

    The road is ‘natural’ so you
    The road is ‘natural’ so you can just take it easy, the resistance you need is how much you want to put into your legs, so I would suggest a short spin to the shops; just ride first, don’t train straight away.

    April 10, 2013 at 2:50 pm #727239
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    Gkam84

    “Starting for zero got
    “Starting for zero got nothing to lose” – Tracey Chapman

    How is your confidence? Get out on the road, find your level and get stuck in, as you slowly get your legs spinning in circle’s, you can get on the trainer to help speed up your progress back to fitness. But don’t use it to begin with.

    You will be better off getting some road miles into the legs and just getting out there, as long as you don’t risk injury again.

    April 10, 2013 at 2:47 pm #727237
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    Super Domestique

    Confidence is ok. Actually
    Confidence is ok. Actually itching to get back riding I’d say.

    Good idea on spinning resistance free, I hadn’t considered that.

    Thanks guys.

    April 10, 2013 at 1:51 pm #727235
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    badkneestom

    Don’t dive in (duh)
    I highly
    Don’t dive in (duh)

    I highly suggest doing the turbo slowly on no resistance as a warm up before any ride. It’ll revive that muscle memory.

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