Recovery Ride
Recovery Ride
Recovery Ride? This is a ride that is done
- to keep your muscles loose.
- with no tiring efforts
- to keep your engine ready for the big day
The length of the ride should not cause you to feel tired when completed. It should not exceed 90 minutes and preferably should be under an hour. This ride can be used as a social ride to just relax the muscles, spinning easily with no strain.
If you feel up to you can do a few hard efforts up to Zone 4 just to keep your body loose but not more than a few minutes. This is something the body forgets quickly, so this is a good reminder. It is best to throw these hard efforts in the day before a big race or ride.
Use this ride to confirm any niggling issues with your equipment, shoes, Jersey and etc. The primary workout zone for this ride should be Zone 1. You may creep into zone 2 but do not tire yourself during this ride. There should be no straining or pain during this ride, other than the few optional efforts to zone 4 to keep you loose.
I use this ride to resolve any nagging fit issue with a new shoe or a new cleat installation or new saddle installation & etc.
