Originally Posted by wolfpack
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anyway, took monday off and then rode in the spin cycle firecracker 50k today. my legs are really sore now as this was a fairly hillly route. i've got a 4hr ride planned for saturday and then on july 16, a 100k with some really hard hills. so, my question is what can i do to alleviate the leg soreness so that i ride well again saturday and then again the following weekend?
=thanks - karen.
What's your nutrition during and after the ride? Replacing the glycogen you used very soon after the ride - along with a little protein - can do a lot to get rid of leg soreness. As can getting the right nutrients during the ride.
I use accelerade during the ride and endurox afterwards, and my leg soreness is considerably less. There are other ones that others use.