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Are rest-days included in your cycling plans?
I'm beginning to question if rest-days are important. I ride between 75 and 125 miles a week. Most rides are 20 miles during the workweek or 50 miles on the weekend.
I usually rest for 48 hours after a 50 miles ride. I've convinced myself that the legs need recovery time. I've never had an over-use injury, so the need for rest is more theoretical than practical.
Do rest days improve performance?
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 07-16-17 at 08:18 AM.