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    Extreme quadriceps starting pain after 3-4 rest days

    I'm sorry to see another couple newcomers to this discussion thread. But, strength in numbers, yeah? :) To everyone else who's continuing to battle this, soldier on, dear sir/madam, soldier on! :) Had an interesting thing happen in the last couple days. I went out for a long-ish walk where the...
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    Extreme quadriceps starting pain after 3-4 rest days

    Been a while since this thread has been posted to. Just wondering how everyone is going?
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    Extreme quadriceps starting pain after 3-4 rest days

    Just checking in. Since my last post, have gone through 2 bouts (currently 2 days into the 2nd bout). Was interesting in that i seem to have been able to delay the onset this time. Usually, these bouts are triggered after i do a period of commuting Monday - Wednesday, then the bouts are...
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    Extreme quadriceps starting pain after 3-4 rest days

    Haven't experienced another episode since the last episode. Have been having a look at the frequency of rides over the last little while and i have not had more than two consecutive days on the bike without a day or two off it afterwards. A few things to think about and maybe posting if you keep...
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    Extreme quadriceps starting pain after 3-4 rest days

    Quick update and episode journal entry: Managed to ride out to work (approx. 12 km) taking it easy. No major troubles DURING the ride. Now, a couple days after, the legs feel a little weak, with some minor niggles with the quads. But nothing major. Next ride is due for Sunday. Will be...
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    Extreme quadriceps starting pain after 3-4 rest days

    all the best with everything Shayne_G! you're a champ! :D EDIT: Update on my current active episode. What follows is purely anecdotal observations from today. More of a "journal entry" of this particular episode. Legs felt fine walking around the house this morning. No noticeable issues...
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    Extreme quadriceps starting pain after 3-4 rest days

    After reading through most of this thread, i thought i'd jump in and add my experience with this condition into the pool. Has happened twice now for me (currently in the second episode at time of writing). I'm more of a beginner rider, only averaging 20-26 km per day for commuting to work and...
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