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by Carl Jones
Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: HELP! My Doctor has Diagnosed me With 'Shin Splints'
Replies: 1
Views: 1531

HELP! My Doctor has Diagnosed me With 'Shin Splints'

I have been absent from club rides now for over four months owing to severe pain in my left calf and shin. My doctor has advised me that I have Shin Splints and has suggested that I may wish to look at the position of my cleats and general riding position. Is there anyone out there who can advise me ...
by Carl Jones
Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Roundup
Replies: 8
Views: 4551

Saturday Run

Decent ride out on Saturday with the 'middle group' (??!!) ended up doing 70 miles in the end (20 more than the advertised 50!) but I ain't complaining. Kept getting dropped on the hills again but it felt good to be back after two weeks out with a torn calf (football injury, not cycling) thanks to ...
by Carl Jones
Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Round-up 27th/28th Sept
Replies: 28
Views: 12740

Weekend Round-up

Had a great day, in the end, after a pretty dodgey start. My chain decided that it needed a break (choosing to relax on my stay rather than graft on the chain set!) Got that sorted out then we took the mandatory 'wrong turn'. We got there in the end though! Big thanks to the lads for waiting for me ...
by Carl Jones
Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Roundup
Replies: 6
Views: 3553

Weekend Round-Up

Thanks for the info Helen; I will see you on Sunday.

Regards,

Carl
by Carl Jones
Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Roundup
Replies: 6
Views: 3553

Weekend Round-up

Thanks for the mention Rob; I really enjoyed the ride last Sunday. Although I have to add that it was my longest ride in 20 years not 14! Are you going to make this Sunday's romp the longest ride in 20 years or just the longest ride in a week? THOSE BLOODY HILLS!! Any chance of just going down them ...