Hi Mark,
Yes live in Cambridge and yes already spoke to Stockley as he is only down the road from me. I think I will give him a try as you say he is a keen cyclist but also as you say he may be a bit old school but if it works then all good!

I hate to say it on this forum but am thinking of getting a road bike under the cycle to work scheme and paying to get set up properly and slowly starting to do some flat miles

Thanks everyone, it looks like an osteopath might be my last option. The biggest annoying thing is I don’t know how it started in the first place. I didn’t get any shooting pains it just got gradually worse after a really good summer of riding last year. My last ride was at an XC race in Essex, sport class where I finished 6th out of about 60 riders. The pain was slowly starting but I could still ride but thought it worth going to see the physio and it has got gradually worse ever since.

I haven’t ridden further than 3 miles since last August and I am sorely tempted to see what a 20 min ride would feel like?

Mark, what should I be looking for in an Osteopath as I do not want to waste any more money on treatments with a person who doesn’t know what he is doing or is going to help me?

Thanks Rockape,
I haven’t ridden a bike in earnest in over a year so feel that I have really rested the knee.

I also had a good 4-6 weeks of doing nothing at all when my new baby arrived so doing nothing didn’t really help either.

Hi Stumpy,
Yes live in Cherry Hinton and used to ride with CAMMTB until Sept last year

Cheers
Nigel

Thanks Lawmanmx,
Could you send me a link to a video of the exercise that you are doing?

Cheers
Nige

Thanks Franco,
Really great advice. I am getting a bit down about the whole knee issue as I have now seen:-

3 different physio’s
1 Rheumatologist specialist (Addenbrookes NHS)
1 Knee consultant (Addenbrookes NHS)

None of them have been able to identify the real problem or where the pain is coming from!!

Yesterday I went back to the first physio that I saw, from Progess (Spire Health) – so £50 for 30 mins! & the best he could come up with was taping it up using Kenesio tape.

I have found a Osteopath in Cambridge – http://www.stockleyosteopaths.co.uk/?page=About_Stockley_Osteopaths

Thanks again
Nigel

Great stuff guys, will get checked out by an Osteopath – any particular type?

Thanks Guys, I have just reposted on the same topic!

Unforts pain is still there after a key hole surgery 4 weeks ago. I didn’t want to do it & kind of regret it but the consultant recommended it. At least I know that there is no structural damage – meniscus or cartilage tear (are they the same thing?)

I think I need to properly rest, loads & loads of ice & some good physio

Cheers
Geordynige

Thanks Still Tortoise & Joe,
I have only been to the peaks three times before and every time we have ridden out of Hope. Each time it was warm & dry so doesn’t really help me. Only reason I need to be fairly close to Sheffield is to get back to the missus in the afternoon.

As I don’t know the area that well, any advice on where to park, where to start the ride, etc?

Hi Joe,
I was also thinking the same – if it is a day like today then it will be awesome out on the peaks but if the snow is deep could be a workout!!

I have the white peak book – do you know any good websites where I can grab the gpx for trails?

Cheers
GN

Thanks Still Tortoise, Ladybower also sounds like a good plan

Thanks Guys, Wharncliffe woods sound good – will check them out

Unforts that is the only weekend in Aug I am busy

Cheers Dan, didn’t realise how close Aston Hill is to my head office in Aylesbury – bonus!!

Hi Ro5ey,
Unforts my bike shop has let me down & my bike wont be ready this afternoon – all I need was a fork service!

Wont be around next Weds but will definitely get down the following Weds, enjoy your race tonight

Geordynige

Cheers Guys, so Aston could be a good bet. Any particular areas or good websites when I can find some trails, maps, etc?

Cheers Ro5ey,
That is exactly what I was looking for and Weds are perfect for me too.

I live and work on the South side of Cambridge so should get there in about 1hr

Cheers
GN

Ok GW, will give it a go tomorrow see how it goes

Yes but have quite nobbly 2.2 tires on a roxshox reba team fork which is already quite close to the tire.

Am racing tomorrow so think will put the downtube mudguard on too as I think there will be plenty of mud!

Cheers Kid Cragg

Hi all,
Am now looking at accomodation, can anyone recommend a good pub with rooms?

Cheers
GN

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the top tips – will definitely go for the White Peak book as I am hoping to get up there a bit more regular – flat Cambridge is getting very dull!

Iain – not sure how I can email you – fairly new to this forum – could you mail me – nigeldent07 at gmail.com

Cheers
GN

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0954813146/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/280-9988464-8338148

Is it this book?
Cheers guys

Cheers Shredder

That sounds awesome guys, thanks for your info – hoping the weather holds up & it should be a good couple of rides!!

@ couldashouldawoulda

yep it could be the light.
When I connect the light to the battery it will shine bright for a few seconds with a red light on the back button and then go totally dead with no light on the button.

I have bought a whole new light kit from DX with the Aluminium battery but it is taking a while to arrive.

Don’t have access to a voltmeter/mulitmeter but will take it to maplins later this afternoon

Hi Cookeaa,
Where did you get a replacement battery for £20?

I have seen them on Magicshine UK for £37 plus delivery (£4.95)

I ordered a new light with new Alu battery from DX as a fall back but god knows when it will arrive!!

Thanks Guys,
Just ordered a UK charger!!
Cheers
Geordynige

Thanks Jamie for the reply,
Do you know how long these lights take to deliver??

I started to read a couple of posts on the DX website – not all good news, most posts had some problem or another – well for £50 I am just gonna give it a go!!!

Cheers

Hi Guys,
I have just stumbled across this thread when looking for a new bike light?
What are these DX lights, I hadn't heard of them before. Are they any good??
Are there any UK suppliers??

Cheers
Nige

Thanks for all the great info – will defintely check out at least one of the Thetford rides & the Pronghorn sounds pretty interesting too!!

Happy riding 🙂

Hi Tomh,
Have you raced the winter series before? What is it like? This is my first year back in the UK for 3 years. I can imagine some of the races are a bit wet??

Cheers fellas – might try one of th gorricks as my mate lives in Tiverton so could meet half way!!

Hi Guys,
very interesting posts as I am starting to suffer with back pain but only on the Thetford rides which are very undulating, bmx style riding. I was wondering if the lower back pain is caused by poor technique (on my behalf) or very springy forks?
I had to stop twice yesterday to stretch out

Hi Breatheeasy,
Cheers for the offer but I am currently residing in the flattest part of the UK – Cambridge!!
Geordynige