When I really push myself outside my normal routine, it's almost guaranteed to be exhausted.

Last night for example.

This last Saturday, May 11th I did a 100+ mile ride with over a mile of elevation gain. Centuries are something I do fairly often but the elevation gain was new to me. Sunday was a travel day so I could not do a recovery ride. Took off Monday and made up for it yesterday by doing a hard 70 miles with just one other rider. The wind was howling and I was exhausted when I got home.

So yeah, when I really push myself and especilly if I do not hydrate or eat properly before, during and after the rides. I do have to remind myself to give my body time to recover.

Have a 200K this Saturday for training for a 250 mile double century at the end of June. Last year it was 108 on both days, can't wait