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Old 03-21-12, 10:37 AM
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HuskerJef
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Lots of trainers will say to take every 4th week easy, and never ride hard 2 days in a row. As an older guy, I take it easy every 3rd week.

Of course, if you are a really fast, competitive rider built unlike most humans, you can do more than most of us.

Remember that rest is integral to getting stronger. Without rest days or rest weeks, you cannot get stronger but you can wear yourself out.
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