Awoke to find that I could barely walk, any bending of the knee being very painful- I was increaingly worried that I wouldn't make Dumfries, today's reduced target, let alone Lands End. Local pharmacy's recommended XXX painkillers made no difference (poor advice).
However, I found that with the addition of ibuprofen (thanks Claud) plus a new cycling style which I'm sure looks quite ridiculous to the cars passing me, I was able to get to Dumfries in good time. I basically only pedal when standing up and keep the right leg as straight as possible, with maximum free wheeling. Anyway, thanks to a Dumfries GP I now have some stronger anti-inflamatory drugs. He inevitably recommended 48hrs minimum feet up to stop longer recovery being necessary. Bit of a dilema, but given the knee is clearly badly inflamed I've decided to take tomorrow as a cycle rest day and back in the saddle Wednesday when hopefully some cycling normality will return!
Rather frustrating given no fitness or other problems, but after yesterday and the difficult start today I'm relieved I can continue in good time.
Stats: 77km, 19.8km/h ave, ironically the fastest average due i think to standing / higher gears to minimise pedelling!
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