Should I ride tomorrow? If so, how far?

[Dave7]

As an old fart I gradually build up mileage in spring so I can enjoy 30/40 milers.
In decent weather I try to get 2 rides per week in, maybe a 10 & a 35.
Cirumstances gave me a few free days so I planned........
Saturday.... 10
Today....... 10
Monday......20
Tuesday......20
As it turned out I got 11 in on Saturday and a 17 today. Today was nice but at the beginning hard work.

Should I give it a rest tomorrow then a 20 on Tuesday or would I benefit from doing ???? tomorrow.

 

[classic33]

If it's the same weatherwise, get out. Make the most of it.

 

[Domus]

You already know don't you.

 

[Salty seadog]

As an old fart I gradually build up mileage in spring so I can enjoy 30/40 milers.
In decent weather I try to get 2 rides per week in, maybe a 10 & a 35.
Cirumstances gave me a few free days so I planned........
Saturday.... 10
Today....... 10
Monday......20
Tuesday......20
As it turned out I got 11 in on Saturday and a 17 today. Today was nice but at the beginning hard work.

Should I give it a rest tomorrow then a 20 on Tuesday or would I benefit from doing ???? tomorrow.

See how you go. Rest days are good for you.

 

[tom73]

Go for it enjoy the weather but if you feel like resting up then no harm makes the next ride out all the more sweeter.

 

[Rach1]

Perhaps a rest day and you will be raring to go!

 

[Dave7]

You already know don't you.

No, I really dont. My head is saying give it a rest, mow the lawn, enjoy a BBQ.
My hearts says at least do a 10 miler.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Look at the forecast for where you are. If rain is coming that may give you a day off anyway. Make hay whilst the sun shines and all that.

 

[biggs682]

No, I really dont. My head is saying give it a rest, mow the lawn, enjoy a BBQ.
My hearts says at least do a 10 miler.

Do all that when you get home

 

[Crackle]

You should give it a rest Dave.



What are we talking about?

 

[Dave7]

See how you go. Rest days are good for you.

But how do I do that?
If I feel like a ride how do I know if I am pushing it too much ?

 

[Salty seadog]

But how do I do that?
If I feel like a ride how do I know if I am pushing it too much ?

If you feel like a ride then go for it. You'll only know you've overdone it when it happens.

 

[classic33]

No, I really dont. My head is saying give it a rest, mow the lawn, enjoy a BBQ.
My hearts says at least do a 10 miler.

What do your legs say. They'll be turning the pedals.

 

[Dave7]

What do your legs say. They'll be turning the pedals.

Sat here at the mo' they feel good. But then again they felt good when I started today but 10 minutes in I felt like turning back. For the last 10 I just plodded.

 

[Mo1959]

Sat here at the mo' they feel good. But then again they felt good when I started today but 10 minutes in I felt like turning back. For the last 10 I just plodded.

Why not just have a 10 mile recovery spin where you are just spinning as gently as possible. Sometimes active recovery is better than sitting around.