Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
I wasn’t in class the day Coach was explaining the biological theory behind recovery rides. Can you help?
I’m interested in what is actually happening on a physiological level. I have done an easy 1 to 1.5 hour, light, high cadence ride the next day after last couple of big rides I’ve done and it felt good. What happens to the body and why do these rides seem to help when logic tells you to put your feet up and go for all out and out rest?
As an aside: After yesterday’s 200km Audax, I had uncomfortable night sweats. Wonder why and I wonder what these night sweats are.
I’m interested in what is actually happening on a physiological level. I have done an easy 1 to 1.5 hour, light, high cadence ride the next day after last couple of big rides I’ve done and it felt good. What happens to the body and why do these rides seem to help when logic tells you to put your feet up and go for all out and out rest?
As an aside: After yesterday’s 200km Audax, I had uncomfortable night sweats. Wonder why and I wonder what these night sweats are.