Try icing your low back after a long ride - maybe take 800 mg of ibuprofen with food - see how you feel afterwards. I don't know you/your physical condition but lots of factors can play into pain and inflammation. As a neuro-muscular therapist I say "start easy" get in RIDING shape, eat right, get plenty of rest and don't just get on a bike and start killing the miles - work up to distances just like a runner would. Remember good suspension and proper seating if paramount to comfort not just during the ride but after as well. Ask any horse owner/rider. after this a good physical would be important.

 

Advil. Drink water. Keep pushing through.
That was the advice I always followed as a soldier.
Of course, now the VA takes care of me, so, my advice may not be the best advice.... .

Seriously though, when I do long rides, my knees ache at the end of the day, even after years of riding. MY bike is set up just fine, but being in one position, that long, does take its toll. As others said, shorter rides, with a stretch in between, may help you.

 

This is not intended with any disrespect but you say "you ride everyday?" I'll assume this was a slight exaggeration since two months = 60 days, so 2500 mile/60 =42 miles per day or maybe a hour a day. Can't believe the symptoms you are displaying are from this minimum amount of riding unless you are REALLY REALLY REALLY doing something wrong. Don't know what, but others have mentioned many possible reeasons. However, it has to be something physical, either with you or the bike.

JFYI, I'm a fairly new rider also (with a few more years on you at age 76) and after a long ride I also come home with some aches and pains and often need a nap (At my age I think I deserve one). I have been putting on 200-300 miles a week, mostly in one or two longer trips indispursed with short rides and a lot of Slow PLP to improve my slow speed manuvering. Last March I had back Surgery after a number of months of severe pain in my right leg that left it very weak. So, in between riding, every M,W & F I hit the gym for an hour to do exercies specifically designed to strengthen my back and legs. And, I also had to do a lot to my Cherry to make it comfortable to ride so it wasn't so much work for me to ride (Lowered, seat, handlebar position, etc.),

Also, I will often find that I will tense up because of traffic or road conditions and have to consentrate real hard to relax while in the saddle. The ride needs to be enjoyable and not a chore.

 

FYI

I have an appointment with my massage therapist today. It's part of my pain management. One day I might be able to ride again.

 

Some folks are calling it conditioning. You're a new rider building muscle memory and muscles you hardly ever used are getting a workout. More time in the saddle will help.

 

Its a few things... I have an 18 FB114.. Your in a position your not used to.. The bars may be a bit of a reach.. My most obvious 02... The seat SUCKS. I guarantee, change the seat and most of this goes away.. Ask me how I know..

 

After the long northern winters, my first few spring rides find me popping more Ibuprofen than usual. As others have said, try and pay a little attention to if you are tensed up whole in the saddle.
Also, over time yes, your muscles should adjust.
Oh and BTW, congrats on the new ride and welcome to the forum !!

 

 

Are you backing up the bike a lot? or moving it forward with Flintstone power? It could be pushing that weight is doing it. I bought a Sporster after not riding for 20 some years. on the way home my left hip started to ache. I kept riding and it kept hurting. I figured I had a bad hip. Mentioned it to my doctor and she said it sounds like sciatica. Gave me some exercises to do. They helped a lot. How long ago did you stop running?

 

Maybe join a gym and start working out........................