Question: I was just diagnosed with chondromalacia. I’ve been riding 15-18 hours a week and also lifting weights three days. I had my bike position reviewed by an experienced coach here in Austin, so I don’t think that’s the problem. Any suggestions? — Mike D. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: You’re riding a lot of miles, especially…
Question: I’m a MTB racer who purchased a new road bike last summer and have trained hard on it, especially on short steep hills. This has made a huge performance difference in my MTB riding, but do you think pushing the bigger gears is why my knee hurts? — Paul Y.
Question: I’m new to road riding after years of BMX racing and mountain biking. I get pain in my knee when I ride long and hard. It’s the patella that hurts, not the tendon. What’s the cause? — David C.
Question: I got off my bike after a 70-mile ride and suddenly had a sharp pain along the outside of my right knee. It hurt so bad I could barely get my foot out of my pedal. I then struggled with this injury for a year before having it resolved. What do you think caused…
