Originally Posted by
ooga-booga
cycling won't help much pre-event but post-event, a decent, easy spin of 25-40 flattish miles the next day will do wonders to
dissipate the lactic acid buildup and relieve soreness. i know it seems counter-intuitive but give it a try.
Funny you should mention that... my calves were really sore and tight after my stair workout yesterday, so I did a 30 minute easy spin around the neighborhood in granny gear. But then I got to feeling a little froggy, so I dragged a tire around the block for good measure.
And now I'm going to go mow the front yard.