Nickkkkk Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) Hi, whenever i ride for long periods of time or in the case of today, the shipley glen comp, i did 2 laps of 10. The first lap went well but on the second i would begin to ride the 2 minute section and after 50-60 secs my fingers were hurting and wouldn't apply the pressure i needed to lock up the wheels (for pedal hops e.t.c) and at the end of the section when i opened my hand up i kept getting a pain through all my fingers. All i was wanting to know is if anybody else has had this problem, if so how did you deal with it? cheers!Nick Edited March 8, 2009 by Nickkkkk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Logan-Price Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hi, whenever i ride for long periods of time or in the case of today, the shipley glen comp, i did 2 laps of 10. The first lap went well but on the second i would begin to ride the 2 minute section and after 50-60 secs my fingers wouldn't apply the pressure i needed to lock up the wheels (for pedal hops e.t.c) and at the end of the section when i opened my hand up i kept getting a pain through all my fingers. All i was wanting to know is if anybody else has had this problem, if so how did you deal with it? cheers!NickThat is cramp and I get it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickkkkk Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 That is cramp and I get it all the time. Yeh thats probs what it is mate, any tips on how to get rid of it? because it must of lost me 25 points or more today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Manual Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I find salty food and lots of fluids usually stop me from cramping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Logan-Price Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I find salty food and lots of fluids usually stop me from cramping up.yea I don't tend to eat much when I ride or drink much saying that lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjibs Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 eating bananas during comps helps.. dont ask me how or why, but it works a treat! Last comp i rode, i cramped up soo bad took 2 fives, then ate a banana and waited bout 10mins, rode next section on a 2. Not great lol, but better than another 5. I find too that relaxing helps alot and try to flow more / less brake squeeze helps longevity before cramp sets in. good luck with it. i know its a curse for quite a lot of riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan GU Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I get it after i had a good ol ride especially when im laying in bed my fingers go all funny and i can't move them atall.. and i get it ALL over my legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Bananas have high levels of potassium, an electrolyte needed by the muscles. Shortage of electrolytes leads to cramping. Most salts help with this as sodium and potassium are common components of salty foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.mitch Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) How long have you been competing?If not long, this is a common occurance, especially in the early stages.I used to get it all the time. Now its barely ever, just make sure you drink plenty of water, Powerade, etcAs Dan mentioned, bananas are a lifesaver and I will back multiple bananas 110%! Stretch your fingers downwards on the bar mid-section (whilst trackstanding against an obstacle).Also try relying less on brakes and less hopping around where possible.Finally, try those hand-grip exercise thingies, they can help your hands get stronger quicker. Worked heaps well for me.Hope this helps Edited March 9, 2009 by .mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Hi, whenever i ride for long periods of time or in the case of today, the shipley glen comp, i did 2 laps of 10. The first lap went well but on the second i would begin to ride the 2 minute section and after 50-60 secs my fingers were hurting and wouldn't apply the pressure i needed to lock up the wheels (for pedal hops e.t.c) and at the end of the section when i opened my hand up i kept getting a pain through all my fingers. All i was wanting to know is if anybody else has had this problem, if so how did you deal with it? cheers!NickI Get the same thing...almost always when its cold...as said.....add a little more salt to your diet and drink plenty of water/juice or the far easier wayMAN UP !" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elson Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 mine do the same, sometimes my fingers cant push the lever in far enough and my brake dosnt hold!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Chris you only have that problem from knocking one out before you ride!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickkkkk Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 thanks for all the good advice, will take a pack of bannanas with me next ride and see how it goes. Will also try to add more flow to my riding Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I know some riders who put elastic bands from the bar to the lever blade, which makes it easier to pull, which reduces "arm pump" and so can help stop cramping Could post pics if nessecary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 thats arm pump your talking about. you could try using excercise balls to build up the muscle, also riding longer and doing more competitions will help over time. another thing you could consider is running a vee brake. reason being is you can change the pull back and have a really light feeling brake compared to a magura. it does take abit of tinkering to get set up though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmks88 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 drink waterand when training ride sections more often then youll get used to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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