I think I broke myself.
Started commuting to work last week, 12km out, 14km back, road and shared path on my mountain bike. I returned to cycling in May, just doing weekend rides of around 20km with my son in a trailer.
My times and fitness have been improving, but yesterday I couldn't face cycling in, I was just too tired, so I got a lift with my bike and just cycled home. My time was good but I felt really tired and defeated, and my legs were failing.
This morning, I feel like someone stuck a knife in my shoulder. I can't face cycling in at all (the first two miles are uphill and pretty daunting) so I'm going to drive and try again tomorrow.
I've just jumped in too soon and overdone it, haven't I?
How many times a week would be reasonable for a beginner to cycle this distance to work without feeling totally worn out?
Jo
Started commuting to work last week, 12km out, 14km back, road and shared path on my mountain bike. I returned to cycling in May, just doing weekend rides of around 20km with my son in a trailer.
My times and fitness have been improving, but yesterday I couldn't face cycling in, I was just too tired, so I got a lift with my bike and just cycled home. My time was good but I felt really tired and defeated, and my legs were failing.
This morning, I feel like someone stuck a knife in my shoulder. I can't face cycling in at all (the first two miles are uphill and pretty daunting) so I'm going to drive and try again tomorrow.
I've just jumped in too soon and overdone it, haven't I?
How many times a week would be reasonable for a beginner to cycle this distance to work without feeling totally worn out?
Jo