Leg fatigue cure's?

bulluke23
bulluke23 Posts: 48
edited July 2011 in Road beginners
Have been cycling for a couple of years and a couple of weeks ago I went on a bike tour. We did approximately 450 miles over the week and I gave myself a week off the bike to recover.
On getting back on the bike my legs are still tired and fatigue, anyone got any ideas to help shift it?

Any help appreciated as I am due too go for my first club ride this Saturday!!!
Summer: Condor Classico
Winter: Genesis Ather

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  • Secteur
    Secteur Posts: 1,971
    "SHUT UP LEGS"!!!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2GXeHbsG40
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    Just do a couple of easy rides. Taking a complete week off after a hard week might seem like the best thing to do, but a few gentle rides would probably have quickened your recovery.
    More problems but still living....
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    Yes, I have found that recovery rides really do help.

    If you have a turbo then just set a very light resistance and spin at a decent cadence for 20-30 mins, followed by a thigh/quad massage (pref with baby oil :) ) and a good stretching routine, holding stretches for 30 seconds min.

    If you don't have a turbo, pick a nice flat route and avoid chasing down anyone :twisted:
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    A couple of steady 10-20 mile recovery rides @ 20mph should help
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • mrwibble
    mrwibble Posts: 980
    Foam Roller for self massage. Muscles need to rest just as much as they are worked.
  • Speedmenace
    Speedmenace Posts: 97
    just do short - medium rides every other day at really low intensity and high RPM

    foam roller is good too, bit of a pain though!

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