Why do i have a cramp? I think Ive been getting a cramp in my right quad. I assume its a cramp, but ive never had one before. I bike 10 miles per day 5 days per week. I always ride the same way (to and from work). On one particular stretch (comm ave in boston) i usually try go about 25mph the whole way. This is where i get the cramp. It started happening last week and just assumed it was because of the colder weather. Is there anything i can to prevent it from happening?

There are a number of reasons you could be cramping - if that is, in fact, what it is.

* You are not properly warmed up before exerting yourself
* You are exceeding your limit of fitness
* You are not properly hydrated
* You have not eaten enough food to fuel your ride



Without additional information it's really hard to diagnose something like this, but those are some common causes of cramping during a ride or any athletic activity. You may also look at your technique to see if you are favoring one side over another or have a setup that is not ideal.