Weekend routine

[ChrisV]

After commuting during the week, what are the essential things to do at the weekend to replenish bike and body?

Going to clean my bike, maybe spray some WD40 on chain? Any recommendations?

A guy I work with suggested a recovery ride of a mile or two to flush out toxins? Personally I'd only been planning on sitting on soft cushions and drinking tea!

What should the hardened commuter do to rest and refuel over the weekend?

 

[winjim]

Flush out toxins? Poppycock.

 

[ChrisV]

He works in sport and fitness in education. I assumed he knew what he was talking about.

 

[Brandane]

Some of us actually WORK at weekends!
Bonus is days off during the week when the rat race is in full swing.

 

[winjim]

I expect your liver's doing a fine job on its own.

 

[ChrisV]

People work at weekends? That's just cruel man.

 

[vickster]

I expect your liver's doing a fine job on its own.

And kidneys

A recovery ride of a mile or two...not even a warm up

 

[Brandane]

People work at weekends? That's just cruel man.

36 years of working, and I think I have spent a total of 2 months doing a Mon/Fri, 9 to 5 routine. It drove me nuts!

 

[ScotiaLass]

Listen to your body - it's the best judge of when you need to rest!

 

[ianrauk]

And step away from the WD40. Use the search function for 'mickle method'

Flush out toxins? Dear oh dear!

 

[ChrisV]

So, mickle method once a week at home let's say.

And wash the bike with hot soapy water.

What do I do with the GT85? Some days I cycle in through rain and crap, park bike in container then leave until 5pm. What should I do in mornings?

 

[Roadrider48]

And kidneys

A recovery ride of a mile or two...not even a warm up

Beat me to it....kidneys!!

 

[vickster]

Baby wipes for cleaning, does it get that dirty?!

 

[ChrisV]

Not really. Baby wipes or soapy water if needed.

Anyway, thinking more about the daily/weekly maintenance.

Let's say lube on chain once a week, mickle method. Wet or dry?

Then where do I put the GT85 daily, if anywhere? Seems it's recommended as a water repellant, so where should it go?

 

[moo]

Rest Saturday and do a century or time trial on Sunday. Commuting should be your recovery ride