Originally Posted by
billh92109
Just got into this sport - already starting to whine about having to take 'rest days' when I can barely walk... Having secret fantasies about being cut in hours from full time so I can ride more... Who needs money?

I went on a hard ride Sunday, and all day Monday I felt like I was hit by a bus. Today I feel great. Years ago the time spent feeling like I was hit by a bus after a challenging ride were measured in days. That's why I ride, so the time spent feeling like I was hit by a bus after a hard ride is shortened.