I take rest days in between the hard/intense rides as well as the long distance rides. Since living in town my riding habits have been to grab the bike and just go for a short jaunt around town especially when my grandson wants to ride to the park.

No way I could ride hard and progress. Mid-season stride may include one or two 20's, a 30 and the weekend will have a 60+mi ride. Hills and fast rides are included. I need the break.