How does this work?

[speccy1]

Recently I`ve just doubled my commute distance (this isn`t a commuting thread, it applies to any riding) from 23 miles/day to 48 miles/day, mainly to get away from the busy roads onto quiet ones and disused railway tracks.

My legs are just about getting used to the idea, by the end of the week they are battered.

Here`s the strange bit. I cycled to work this morning after covering 200+ miles this week, and my legs were like LEAD, which wasn`t a surprise. I had a busy day at work, and then tonight I had a 40 mile detour to go and have tea with family, I was on fire, absolutely flying, smashing hills at speeds that I haven`t done in years. When I got home I wanted to carry on for another 20 miles, my legs just weren`t registering pain signals!!

What`s going on? I should have been knackered

 

[rb58]

I find by the end of the week a headwind can have a disproportionate effect. But with a tailwind I'm unstoppable. So, I know how you feel!

 

[speccy1]

I find by the end of the week a headwind can have a disproportionate effect. But with a tailwind I'm unstoppable. So, I know how you feel!

Had a bit of a headwind in places, but just smashed it, usually I hate the wind, there is nothing more irritating!!

 

[GGG]

Could it have been the adrenalin of perhaps a couple of days off work (assuming you don't work weekends) and the anticipation of spending time with family or friends. As opposed to the trudge into work?

 

[speccy1]

Could it have been the adrenalin of perhaps a couple of days off work (assuming you don't work weekends) and the anticipation of spending time with family or friends. As opposed to the trudge into work?

Possibly! The incentive of being cooked for is always a good one

 

[GGG]

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Are you a "legend" - one of those people we all need to look up to?

 

[speccy1]

Are you a "legend" - one of those people we all need to look up to?

Chance would be a fine thing LOL! Thanks for suggesting it though

 

[Captain Scarlet]

A bit like myself last night. Full week at work including a load of overtime, did 17 miles on Thursday night and managed 25 miles last night. I thought I'd just pace myself but ended up with a higher average speed than my last 4 rides which were shorter distances.

 

[400bhp]

I get this quite a bit.

I think it comes down to the [lack of] training I do on my bike. Training including everything, be that specific cycling training or a nutritional program. I just ride the thing and eat what I want.

Sound familiar?

It's only natural that people like me will have good days/bad days on the bike.

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

I think they call that being human.