Muscle rubs. Worth it, any good?

Gwaredd

Afternoon.

My thighs (the fronts) are still aching after a 25 mile ride on Tuesday. I had last night off, but they still ache today, but I want to go out again tonight. Should I sit it out again or ride through it? Alternatively, would a muscle rub cream like deep heat etc help?

Cheers,

Gwaredd.

HansRoaming

My gf goes out for runs and I go along as her 'trainer'. After long rides I found that doing this the next few days loosens my legs up. Maybe do a ride but take it nice and easy. Also might be worth doing some stretches after a ride which is what I'm starting to do now with good results.

FSR_XC

Wives and g/fs are the best muscle rubs!!

Seriously, stretching after a ride will help.

I also like to have a gentle ride if my thighs ache.

Gwaredd

Cheers guys. Not sure if the wife will like the idea of a gentle rub & ride, but we shall see

Outdoorbunny

Deep heat defnitely helps - hams were killing last Monday - deep heated them before I went for a run and by Tuesday they were fine again. Give it a go!

KitsuneAndy

My whole paintball team swear by Biofreeze for achey joints & muscles, great stuff.