Quote Originally Posted by jusdooit View Post
Thanks for all the responses ladies. I guessI just wanted a general idea of what "normal" people do. Afraid that going for 30 mile rides might get me classified as a freak. I am curious though at how those of you who do short rides during the week have the endurance for the longer weekend outings? I also need at least a day between rides to recover, how can you ride long distances on both Sat. & Sun?
It will all come with time and training. Tygab is right: don't increase mileage too fast. But eventually you'll get at a good mileage base and your body will be used to that volume of exercise, and need less no-riding recovery time between rides. What I mean by "no-riding recovery time" is just that. However you might still need recovery days, i.e. if you ride very hard one day it's probably wiser to take it easy the next. But you'll be able to get your rest on the bike instead of the couch.

Of course, when you stop for many weeks or several months, you have to start over building your base. But it should take you less time, unless it's been many years