Gluet muscle soreness and exercises

[Zatek]

Ok, has everybody stop laughing? I have been cycling for the past several years and for the past 2 years and did the 94.7 in sub 3 so not new to cycling. I got a new bike 3 months ago so it might be the setup as well. Went for a ride last Sunday and my ass muscles was sore until Tuesday no saddles sores. I can also feel that my legs are struggling with my current exercises. Is this due to my core not being strong enough, wrong setup or any exercises I can do to avoid this. Except for shut up and ride more.

[nonky]

Bike set-up?

[Zatek]

My previous bike was a Merida Scultura Evo and current one is a Venge. The guys did a bike fit for me. I think I must move the saddle back .5cm and see what happens. I did previous rides with no soreness but had a bad wind blowing Sunday for the 60km.

[fanievb]

My previous bike was a Merida Scultura Evo and current one is a Venge. The guys did a bike fit for me. I think I must move the saddle back .5cm and see what happens. I did previous rides with no soreness but had a bad wind blowing Sunday for the 60km.

 

you probably shifted your body forward (unwillingly) to get more power to cycle in the wind.

 

p.s. I tend to do the same that's why I think that's your problem

['Dale]

Some q for your consideration:

 

Have you intensified your training effort lately?

 

Are you using lots of consistent power strokes - slow, heavy cadence (often used to build strength)

 

Do you foam roll the glutes or have then massaged?

 

Do you stretch regularly?

 

 

 

[VicanZA]

have u tried putting a saddle on the new bike? can be a real pain in the ass without 1.

[Imploder]

Just for you: http://blogs.bicycling.com/blogs/fitchick/butt-seriously The Foundation is a great exercise.

[Zatek]

Think I must start strechting again and do some core again. Will also move saddle back 5mmm to test for now.

 

Thanks for the advice