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badKarma2

11-20-10 04:40 PM

Recovery Ride...

what is the overall pace and tempo of a recovery ride after a hard training effort the day before? what is the primary use of a recovery ride? just a slow spin or should it be a tougher effort? Thanks

johnybutts

11-20-10 04:41 PM

As easy as possible such that you dont fall over.

kensuf

11-20-10 04:47 PM

purpose: get blood flowing to your muscles, maintain elasticity/suppleness of tendons, ligaments, etc.

speed: what JB said. I'd add "so slow your ass hurts". If you're in a gear bigger than your 39x19 you're probably going too hard.

duration: 30 minutes is probably sufficient. 60 minutes is maximimum.

badKarma2

11-20-10 04:51 PM

ok, sounds good...so flat terrain I am assuming?

botto

11-20-10 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badKarma2 (Post 11818264)

yes.

kensuf

11-20-10 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badKarma2 (Post 11818301)

ok, sounds good...so flat terrain I am assuming?

I live in Florida, so that's a given. :)

(and don't make me dig up that climbing weapon of choice thread...)

Grumpy McTrumpy

11-20-10 04:58 PM

please do

kensuf

11-20-10 05:00 PM

done.

Grumpy McTrumpy

11-20-10 05:04 PM

I love it when a plan comes together.

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