Rest or man up?

[Stantheman]

Cycled 48 miles yesterday with 2897 ft of elevation gain (according to strava) and feel a bit stiff and achey. Do I rest up today or man up and get back on the bike (already done 7 miles today getting to work and back).

 

[Drago]

A day of rest would do no harm. Depends how well you recover, how old you are etc. We're all different.

 

[NorcoRichie]

Man Up. The answer is always man up.

 

[Spinney]

Man Up. The answer is always man up.

Unless you're not a man?

 

[Octet]

Rest up, no point doing yourself an injury, or feeling even worse afterwards and then having to be off the bike for a couple of days instead of just one.

 

[Dayvo]

Like cake, you can never have too much rest.

 

[Hacienda71]

It depends what you are used to and what you are trying to achieve from riding.

 

[marzjennings]

Recovery ride, just head out for a spin for 30mins or so.

 

[Stantheman]

Rest it is, the bottle of ice cold beer in the fridge swayed my decision. @Hacienda71, just starting to up my speed and distance with the help of a work mate. I cycle for enjoyment, I love it, it makes me feel alive and free.

 

[raleighnut]

7 mile pootle/commute should just do it as a recovery, No excuses tomorrow though.

 

[Stantheman]

7 mile pootle/commute should just do it as a recovery, No excuses tomorrow though.

Like your thinking.

 

[Lemond]

Listen to your body, not a bunch of strangers on the internet.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

If you ache rest till you don't, as the ache is the muscles repairing the damage you did and when they recover they will be strong and fitter, but no more than a few days.

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

If you ache rest till you don't, as the ache is the muscles repairing the damage you did and when they recover they will be strong and fitter, but no more than a few days.

If I followed that advice Nigel, I'd never leave the armchair!

 

[Stantheman]

I rested up, helped by a few (to many) beers and feel great today so of out I go