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Originally Posted by kirby999
I've been doing at least 10 miles a day now for about three weeks , and once I loosen up after a couple of miles , the rest of my ride is getting easier . I'm doing the hills better .I'm averaging 9.8 mph over the whole route . The problem is later on in the evening; my legs get tight and cramp some especially walking up and down stairs . Should I be taking it easier one or two days a week or keep at it until the soreness goes away ? kirby
Rest at least one day a week, even the maker did that, your body needs a little recovery time, also doing some light stretching before and/or after the ride will help with the tightness, bananas for the cramps may be good to.
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