Originally Posted by
Tombaatar
I commute to work as much as I can. Lately it has worked out to be every day but one a week. 12 and a half miles each way. On Sunday I will ride 35 to 45 miles. Come Monday morning, I'm beat. Legs tight and tired. Question is. Should I rest or ride anyway? I want to ride but I don't want to tear my muscles down. I'm 50.
You're answering your own question. If tired and stiff, rest. You'll have a much more efficient and better ride the next time around.