What is best for a sore calf, just to rest it or do do something else with it? I had an especially hard spinning class last night and as I didn't have my HRM I pushed myself quite hard - probably harder than I should have (this is one of the big reasons I use the HRM, it keeps me from pushing myself too hard). That was after doing some strength training where i focused on the lower body - for the most parts. Ok, perhaps I shouldn't do 100 pound dead-lifts right before spinning....but it hasn't been a problem...

I WANT TO GO RIDING... it is 72 degrees, winds are only about 15mph right now, and I have two bikes looking at me and I can just tell that both would like to go outside... and it is supposed to rain for the next three days!

I don't think there is any real damage, and it feels better than this morning, I suspect that there is just some tightness or a very light pull. My opposite knee is being a little cranky as well...and tomorrow is my regular personal training session. Both are just enough to let me know they are there...

I am going on vacation next week and I want to ride, ride, ride, ride, and do more riding when I go - so I can't get hurt this week

My thought is that I should rest things this evening, then do some light stretches/walking tomorrow before my training session. I am hoping that the rain won't come tomorrow evening so I can go at least ride for a quick 18 or so miles...

The sore muscle is in the upper part of my calf, close to the middle and near my knee. I am not limping, so that is good