Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Bacchetta Quattro, Catrike Speed
There shouldn't be any burn on recovery days. There shouldn't even be any hard breathing. You only get stronger when you're resting. Going too hard on recovery days is one of the most common mistakes you can make.