Originally Posted by
McBTC
The routine I've adopted works out to 2-1/3 outdoor rides/week--i.e., a ride in the wild followed by 2 days of recovery (just light spinning on a trainer, just to keep the legs going). I cannot necessarily recommend it over allowing 3 days of recovery but, I do like getting out more.
I try hard to get out and ride regularly, especially when the weather has been so conducive all summer. But after some hard or long days, the body longs for rest. I strive to find a way to incorporate ‘active rest’ instead of extra hours on the couch or in bed. A trainer is just not for me. Having a dog and large yard bordering forest help me keep moving at a slower pace.
I firmly believe the rest periods make make me a better/safer cyclist.
So many 55+ friends have crashed this summer, it makes me want to embrace this sport with greater caution and more situational awareness. I expect to cycle well into my 80s (knock on wood), even if it has to be gently.