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I have only been cycling for about 3 months now, and I cycle (commute) about 35 to 50 miles per week.
In the last four days, my knees are really stiff. They are fine when cycling or walking as after about 5 mins they loosen up, but when I sit down they really sieze up. I aint in any pain or discomfort its just annoying. I have not had this before and I am only 29. In the last month in Scotland its been pretty damb cold.
Is this normal for beginners? or should I stop cycling in the cold?
I can't say, but I have noticed that I tend to have knee problems when they get cold. When I use knee / leg warmers, it makes quite a difference - at least, it seems to.
Try to be sure your knees are always warm, and see if that makes a difference for you.
Well its now two weeks later and my "stiff knees" progressed into stiff everything else (hips, ankles, fingers etc). After not cycling for a week I have been told by the better half that I should go to the doctor.
She says I have a viral infection and I am looking at anouther two weeks off my bike. This is torture.
Never thought a viral infection could be so sore!!!!!!!
Tough break, I too am young and don't usually get stiffness in the knees. However, I wonder if a light kneading or massage after the ride may help. Sometimes my feet get stiff after rides and that usually does the trick. Good luck.
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