Camel-Bak Neck 🐪
We can add Camel-Bak neck to the list of ailments that might strike a cyclist; as if there weren’t enough potential problems already!
There’s hot foot; and there’s cyclist’s palsy. The latter includes cyclist’s neck; but in that article it seems to mean pain resulting from poor fit/riding position.
My version of Camel-Bak neck is a little different. When I rode my 50-miler last Sunday, I had more than water in my Camel-Bak. I also took my cable lock; and a tube of Chamois Butt’r. Naturally that was quite a load on my back.
After about 40 miles, the back of my neck was feeling the strain; and I suppose it’s time for some isometric exercises for that neck.
So Why? 🤔
So why risk Camel-Bak neck? It’s a matter of conditioning. As I extend my mileage, I’ll need to take larger quantities of water with me; and I need to reserve one bottle for electrolyte drink. A backpack-style hydration system is necessary when there aren’t many places where I can stop to get water; and I don’t need to go into a long event unused to carrying that load. Prolonged strain on the back of the neck leads to headaches; and an aching head can easily lead to nausea!
So why do long rides, anyway? Because the bike path is there!
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