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agreed this sounds like quadriceps insertion inflamed - enthesitis is the word I think. Along with achilles and biceps tendons one of the things you really don't want to hurt seriously as fixing surgically is triscky. http://imaging.consult.com/topic/Quadriceps-Tendon-Rupture/S1933-0332(06)70951-X seems to describe the common mechanism of injury - in layman's terms trying to straighten a flexed knee against too high a force. being an utter fakenger I'm no expert but this sounds like the sort of injury sustained with skidding fixed (or in a lesser way by gunning a high ratio. Never easy to give internet advice but a run-of-the-mill doctor is unlikely to understand the difference between cycling and cycling fixed (never mind skidding). A physio will be able to help in diagnosis and treatment. A sports medicine doctor will probably clarify the diagnosis and recommend further investigations. These are often best accessed through a physio too although your GP can refer you to a knee clinic thru the NHS.
hope this is helpful.
doc_si