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My knee is broken...

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Vic Vega

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Well, broken is probably the wrong term. Destroyed works better.

I decided to get my bike out of the garage and do some riding. I bought this bike in the late 90s and for several years commuted on it 8 or so miles a day so it has some miles on it. After spending about an hour cleaning the bike up and adjusting it I went for a little ride.

My block is mostly flat so I figured I would be OK. Woo, this is fun. Lets keep riding. Now I have done several laps of the block, feeling good. Woo. Now at the entrance to my neighborhood. I only live 7 or so miles from work, lets ride there. Alright doing good, taking it slow, consistent, not pushing it. Make it to work. Alright, I did it! Turn around, ride home.

Felt good the entire time, no pain, no problem. Total trip was about 16 miles including the laps of my block.

Wake up this morning to excruciating pain. My knee is swollen up like a cantaloupe. Pop some ibuprofen and get in the shower. I about fell over in the shower. Got dressed and drove to work. Tried the stairs. No go. Took the elevator. Now that the meds have kicked in I actually feel better standing than sitting. Go figure.

My brain still thinks I am 25.
 
When was the last time you rode? I don't think I could just hop on my bike after many years of not riding and go 16 miles. It's funny how the body doesn't warn you while you are doing it. "Go ahead, have fun today, tomorrow I'll give out on you!" :awe:
 
Wyndru said:
When was the last time you rode? I don't think I could just hop on my bike after many years of not riding and go 16 miles. It's funny how the body doesn't warn you while you are doing it. "Go ahead, have fun today, tomorrow I'll give out on you!" :awe:
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2011'ish. I started riding then again after not riding since 2007'ish.

Edit: I walk quite a bit and use an elliptical machine a couple times a week so I'm not exactly completely out of shape. Must have been the range of motion (which you don't get from walking or elliptical).
 
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Were you sore any after your 16 miles? Even if you weren't, you probably should have iced your knees afterwards. Probably would have helped reduce the swelling in the morning.
 
How old are you? 16 miles doesn't seem like much in moderate terrain for someone in reasonable shape. Are you sure you are riding at the correct height?
 
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