Old blokes who should know better.....

[The Hodge]

C'mon Dobby ..you really should know better ..socks with Crocs is a complete no-no..
I also have knee problems from time to time and have had two Steroid injections this year ..so share your pain ..changed jobs because of it ..hope things improve soon .

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

C'mon Dobby ..you really should know better ..socks with Crocs is a complete no-no..
I also have knee problems from time to time and have had two Steroid injections this year ..so share your pain ..changed jobs because of it ..hope things improve soon .

the crocs of recovery they are easy on the legs eh...
Ive had knee problems in the past with rugby but strengthening the area sorted that out.
this is different so I might end up at the quacks soon, last time they gave me naproxen and that stuff sucks...

 

[The Hodge]

Hope you get it sorted ..injections seem to have worked for me ..plus spookily more riding ..

 

[Zimmerframe]

Yup, for me .. more riding .. endless knee pain from skiing injuries - riding !

I think I know where you're coming from though. I tried several pairs of pads and some seemed to induce pressure on the knee which was crippling - not to the point of bad fashion - but still crippling.

 

[Pigin]

It sounds like your knee pad is stopping your patella from tracking properly.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Yup, for me .. more riding .. endless knee pain from skiing injuries - riding !

I think I know where you're coming from though. I tried several pairs of pads and some seemed to induce pressure on the knee which was crippling - not to the point of bad fashion - but still crippling.

yea im with you and @The Hodge, the worst thing you can do is nothing! keep using it but make sure its not too much..

I was using POC VPD 2 pads and I was (once again) right between sizes and opted for the smaller of the two sizes.. probably a bad move but I didnt want them slipping.
now I have Sam Hill knee pads and while ive not ridden in them yet they are comfortable to the point where you forgot you have them on. I did the customary thing of wearing them around the house for an hour to make sure

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

It sounds like your knee pad is stopping your patella from tracking properly.

exactly my thoughts.. bought some new ones - see post above!

 

[Zimmerframe]

I did the customary thing of wearing them around the house for an hour to make sure

I have the same. I honestly never notice I have them on at all when riding. When others are stripping their pads off on climbs or on the way back, I'm oblivious. The back of one of mine has torn up from rear pedal strikes and is a pig to get off when hot. If you peal the tops down a couple of inches they're generally easy to get off even when hot - unless they're torn up and catch on your heel ... That one is a pig and needs fixing/replacing.

Sometimes, no idea why, you put them on and can feel them. I think it's when they're colder. Once they warm up, they're fine.

 

[Pivot]

and just like that, for no good reason, there goes my riding this weekend..
I dont know if anyone has experienced this but I had really painful knees after one particular ride where my kneepads seemed to be interfering with the movement of my kneecap, that was about a month ago and ive not recovered from it.
bought new kneepads and hoping that after some rest, that will cure the problem.

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Hey Dobby, I wish you fast recovery.
FWIW, I had aching knees for years.

My sport-physio told me that when I exercise, eg. cycle, run or squat, my outer edges of my feet must be parallel. It actually feels like my big toes are slightly pointing inwards, but it works, at least for me!

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Hey Dobby, I wish you fast recovery.
FWIW, I had aching knees for years.

My sport-physio told me that when I exercise, eg. cycle, run or squat, my outer edges of my feet must be parallel. It actually feels like my big toes are slightly pointing inwards, but it works, at least for me!

mine are all over the place mate, I have to think hard if I want to be parallel.. but its usually my left foot that does that since I dislocated my left hip

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

in an attempt to be new and fresh, I started narrating this video but it was too much like hard work

its action packed though !!! ballbag to frame action, sternum to seat action, broken bikes, hungover riding, sexy old blokes !

 

[B1rdie]

A few years ago I felt my knees would hurt on some rides and be ok on other ones, paying more attention I noticed that the pain happened whenever the ride started to the left from my door, wich is downhill and never if it started going uphill.
So, warming up the legs with a slow uphill effort, even for only one or two minutes is my routine on every ride. I do not strech before.
After starting to ride the ebike the pain would be back on some occasions, even though its suspension is much softer than on my other bikes. I am convinced its due to dropping the hammer on occasions when I input power expecting to have motor assistance and this does not happen, either because its above the speed or in the wrong power mode (eco when it should be trail or bust)
This happens when exiting a bend or riding on slopy trails when after a DH trying to keep speed for the next uphill.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Top job Dobbs.

Once again achieving the impossible with "Chilled Excitement !"

Despite not being on an electric, I suspect it was Ryan's Sphincter muscles which had the largest work out ..

I normally like to have a rotor tool to remove those slight imperfections ..

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Despite not being on an electric, I suspect it was Ryan's Sphincter muscles which had the largest work out ..

you're not kidding
dunno how he done it, I struggled like mad with all my brakes and a dropper post

 

[Edgewaters]

Turned 62 today, just got my Emtb last week, I can't shred the down hill if I can't get to the top.
Started racing CX at 53, still do it, ride trails and parks year round at night.
You don't stop living because you are old, you get old when you stop living.

 

[The Hodge]

Turned 62 today, just got my Emtb last week, I can't shred the down hill if I can't get to the top.
Started racing CX at 53, still do it, ride trails and parks year round at night.
You don't stop living because you are old, you get old when you stop living.

Cant argue with that ...Happy Birthday ..have a good one..?

 

[rod9301]

and just like that, for no good reason, there goes my riding this weekend..
I dont know if anyone has experienced this but I had really painful knees after one particular ride where my kneepads seemed to be interfering with the movement of my kneecap, that was about a month ago and ive not recovered from it.
bought new kneepads and hoping that after some rest, that will cure the problem.

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When I'm pedaling, my knee pads are very loose, i just tighten the shin pads. This east they don't exert any pressure on the knee cap.

 

[Pivot]

…You don't stop living because you are old, you get old when you stop living.

Well said, young man!

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Been wanting to buy Sam a bike for a long long time but he has been growing at a prodigious rate.. so I waited until he was at the smallest height for a large frame and then pulled the trigger, should allow him plenty of time to grow into the bike! This was our first ride.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

inb4 comments !!

third ride on the Levo and Sam finds a piece of singletrack ive ridden past a dozen times and never noticed, it was excellent !

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

just said goodbye to a true gentleman taken too soon. Privileged to have been able to take to the field with him for a number of (not enough) years. The sorrow in the small town I live in is intense and no one has the words to describe how they feel.

RIP Arwel (The Ferret)

 

[Slymobi]

just said goodbye to a true gentleman taken too soon. Privileged to have been able to take to the field with him for a number of (not enough) years. The sorrow in the small town I live in is intense and no one has the words to describe how they feel.

RIP Arwel (The Ferret)

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Condolences and heart goes out to all family and friends. R.I.P

 

[billwarwick]

just said goodbye to a true gentleman taken too soon. Privileged to have been able to take to the field with him for a number of (not enough) years. The sorrow in the small town I live in is intense and no one has the words to describe how they feel.

RIP Arwel (The Ferret)

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So sad to lose a good friend (been there ,done that) but also we should use it as a kick up the arse to get the most out of life whilst we can, instead of wasting time worrying about shit that doesn’t matter.

 

[The Hodge]

Its hard losing a good mate way too soon ..( I also know that pain )
In time when the grief has subsided I'm sure you will remember him for the good times you shared ..and smile..
R.I.P. Arwel.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

back out on the single track with a 'new' old bloke again..
100% ill be driving over to the jumpy singletrack to practise all the jumps separately so I can get the whole trail done properly.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

25 years, boom, gone in a flash

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

out with the boy yesterday, so far we've ridden natural forest and the Beacons etc.. only his 5th(ish) ride on the Levo and I'm amazed by how quick he is already, wont be long at all before I'm simply getting in his way.
this was his first ride on a man made trail.. loved it

 

[Zimmerframe]

He's making us all look like useless idiots.

One word of warning though, don't let the RSPB see his hair or they'll be enforcing a preservation order as a vital multi bird nesting habitat.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

the wisdom of this is er... well, moving on.
it was definitely fun, if not wise

 

[Zimmerframe]

Blimey Dobs you were flying there in a few places, add in some impressive lateral moves and fearless water skiing which would suggest you're possibly a direct descendant of Jesus. Not sure I'd have kept that pace going over some of that terrain with enough water up my arse to make a jelly fish feel uncomfortable.