"I just completed the 60 mile livestrong challenge in austin tx on sunday 10-14. I took monday, tuesday and wednesday off and then I rode on my lunch break yesterday about 16 miles not too challenging and I purposely took it "easy". I felt like I hadn't riden in weeks I was winded and my legs felt like jello...?
Answer: If you prepared properly and then rode to your limits it should take about 2-3 days to recover from the ride,possibly even a day or two more. I like to have my athletes ride 1-1.5hrs the day following a big event or race at an easy pace but decent cadence 80-100rpm. This workout will alleviate the jello legs and overall lethargic feelings you may have if you take several days completely off following a hard day. This type of workout is sometimes referred to as active recovery. A bit redundant but you are getting some blood flow to the muscles you pushed hard the day before and helping your system come down from the big workout. Then take the 2nd day as your day off and again an easy ride and by the fourth or fifth day you should be ready to ramp up your training.
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