Just done 65.5 miles and ache

jagx400

Well I did it 65.5 miles, I ache like ****. I had a mechanical issue so rode the last 10 mile home stuck in a high gear so was pedalling like mad and getting nowhere. But I did it.

How do I stop my legs aching

By the way I averaged 15.85mph. For the first time over such distance i'm happy

Sussed out

Get in the shower, spray cold water on them for a while, that'll cool them down and get some fresh blood in.

jagx400

Off to the shower now

Gizmodo

I like to soak in a hot bath and take 2 paracetamol if I'm that knackered. Others will recommend an ice cold bath but that's a bit too extreme for me!

kayakerchris

STRETCH

CiB

jagx400 wrote:

I had a mechanical issue so rode the last 10 mile home stuck in a high gear so was pedalling like mad and getting nowhere.

Point of order but you were stuck in a low gear. It's about ratios.

Anyway. Soak in the bath, radox, candle, glass of red, wife... Can't go wrong.

jagx400

Was off to the shower but think the bath is a better idea.

Graeme Jones

My brother in law is into triathlons and he said cold shower on the legs as it eases the lactic acid. I gave it a go and noticed a difference same day and helped recovery. Feels horrible the first time you do it but doesn't phase me now.

biscuit959

RICE

rest, ice, compression, elevation. So have a cold shower, and put your feet up in front of the telly not sure the compression is so important unless you've done some real damage, but sure someone will correct me on that one :P

Bozman

Glass of milk when you get in and stretch...at night and in the morning

Grill

I find that wearing compression socks after a long ride really keeps me together.

rick_chasey

Of course your legs ache :P.

You just cycled loads.

giant_man

STRETCH + 2