Originally Posted by dennisa

So I don't ride as often as most do here on BF. I average ~130mi/month although this month should end up closer to 160-200mi as I've joined a group ride this should bring me up to at least 40+ mi/week.

I don't get to ride everyday so in a sense I already have off days. What constitutes an off day? I ask because I'd like to increase my LT and overall endurance so I've started cross training.

Recently on days that I don't ride I've been either using a treadmill or elliptical at work to get a cardio workout. I'll throw in a moderate weight lifting for the upper body, bench press, curls,etc.. low weight high reps, looking to keep tone not bulk up.

This is my typical week

M = Group ride 20+mi avg 16mph various terrain
T = weather permitting, commute to work round trip (8-15mi), else cardio or weights
W = weather permitting, commute to work round trip (8-15mi), else cardio or weights
Th = weather permitting, commute to work round trip (8-15mi), else cardio or weights
F = weather permitting, commute to work round trip (8-15mi), else cardio or weights
Sat / Sun= One of these days I'll do a 25+mi ride, doesn't always happen

So on the weekends is really the only time I can guarantee I'm not doing anything at all.
So my question is does a day during the week that I couldn't ride to work due to weather or other circumstances and working out constitute a rest day? or is a rest day considered a day were no workouts take place ??


Thanks in advance
Dennis