Should I ride tomorrow? If so, how far?

[NorthernDave]

Go for it.

Why not ride there and back to see how far it is?

 

[Dave7]

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.

Thats what my heart says. I feel a 20 might be pushing it.

 

[ColinJ]

I know people who probably couldn't cycle 1 mile. I know others who could take a month off, then just hop back on their bike and knock out a 100-miler as if it were nothing. Only you know what you are capable of doing and enjoying!

(I would do all of the rides! )

 

[vickster]

Thats what my heart says. I feel a 20 might be pushing it.

Just take a couple of hours to do it, have a break halfway, no need to race

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Is there a pub you need to check the distance to?

 

[Dave7]

Is there a pub you need to check the distance to?

At last.......the REAL answer.

 

[Edwardoka]

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're riding consistently, your body will tell you if you are pushing too much. The boundary lies beyond "can't really be bothered" but some way before the point where the very thought of being near the bike makes you want to throw it into the river.

I know people who probably couldn't cycle 1 mile. I know others who could take a month off, then just hop back on their bike and knock out a 100-miler as if it were nothing.

I really miss being in the latter category rather than the former!

 

[classic33]

At last.......the REAL answer.

 

[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 you need is one of these

Cycling and mowing the lawn, in one effort. Also a handy seat for the BBQ.

 

[Dave7]

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Where is that ?

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Where is that ?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ye_Olde_Man_&_Scythe right click image 'search google for image'

 

[Dave7]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ye_Olde_Man_&_Scythe right click image 'search google for image'

Very nice too.
But I aint cycling that far for a pint

 

[vickster]

Very nice too.
But I aint cycling that far for a pint

Been out yet?

 

[Globalti]

Another way to incentivise yourself is to take a train in the general direction from where the wind is blowing then ride back enjoying the wind assistance.

 

[Dave7]

Been out yet?

Some bits of shopping to do then a 10 miler is planned.
Followed by a nice BBQ