Originally Posted by SKYLAB

another "fast bike" thread....If you're like me or 90% of the folks on this forum then everytime you get on the bike you're going to work it just about as hard as you're capable. If you're seeing an increase in mph then that becomes yuor new benchmark. Lighter bikes will handle differently - perhaps better. I think mine does. But its all about how fast you can turn a big cog.
I don't think I've ever done a "recovery" ride in my life. If I'm worn out then I stay off the bike for a day and stretch, eat, scratch. Next day? Back on it working it as hard as I am capable.