1st ride back phenomenon...
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: On the intramaweb thing.
Posts: 1,016
Bikes: Steel geared. Steel Fix.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
1st ride back phenomenon...
I've just had about 2 weeks off the bike and my first ride back was like I'd been riding consistently. I felt strong and fast.
2nd ride back and it feels like I've had 2 weeks off...
I spoke to a riding colleague and he experiences the same thing. That first ride back is like you were never off the bike and rides after that are a slog until the fitness catches up.... Anyone know the reason for this??
Its not just a euphoria being back on the bike... My time for my regular commute was good too.
2nd ride back and it feels like I've had 2 weeks off...
I spoke to a riding colleague and he experiences the same thing. That first ride back is like you were never off the bike and rides after that are a slog until the fitness catches up.... Anyone know the reason for this??
Its not just a euphoria being back on the bike... My time for my regular commute was good too.
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 173
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Don't know the "why" buy I've experienced the same thing.
Someone will probably explain it though, if there's one thing I've learned on BF it's that some (most) of the people here are a lot smarter than me.
Someone will probably explain it though, if there's one thing I've learned on BF it's that some (most) of the people here are a lot smarter than me.
#3
mountain troll
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: santa cruz mountains
Posts: 1,127
Bikes: the hummer brand mountain bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
taking 2 weeks off isn't going to make you any slower if you've been consistently training...
#4
Custom User Title
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Posts: 1,913
Bikes: 2006 Marin Stelvio, 1990s Steve Bauer, Marin Palisades Trail
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
so I should ride once every 2 weeks?
#5
Trying to keep up
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Fort Worth
Posts: 2,137
Bikes: Pinarello Prince, Orbea Onix, Ridley Fenix
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 79 Post(s)
Liked 136 Times
in
79 Posts
I experience the same; I figure it is that my recovery is slowed after some time away from the bike. So day one with no muscle fatigue, I am fine. Day two with muscle fatigue, ehhh.
#6
Jive Turkey
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Boston
Posts: 57
Bikes: Bianchis Eros, Veloce and Milano. Trek 850 XC Mountain Track
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
This is something I've noticed not only in cycling, but also with weight training and playing drums. If I take a break, the first time back I'm like Superman on steroids. The second time it all catches up. I've finally learned to take it easy that first session which prevents total collapse during the next one.
#7
half man - half sheep
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Big Mineral arm - Lake Texoma (Pottsboro, Tx)
Posts: 2,469
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 848
Bikes: 07 Cannondale Six13 (9 speed Ultegra) + 19?? Lugged Steel Specialized Allez Pro
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
This is something I've noticed not only in cycling, but also with weight training and playing drums. If I take a break, the first time back I'm like Superman on steroids. The second time it all catches up. I've finally learned to take it easy that first session which prevents total collapse during the next one.
#9
well hello there
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Point Loma, CA
Posts: 15,430
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 503 Post(s)
Liked 334 Times
in
206 Posts
Well I was weak and winded during my first ride back after 6 weeks. But I was off because of an injury.
__________________
.
.
Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.
.
.
Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.