I rode into a tough headwind on Wednesday night straight into a west wind for 17miles it took me almost an hour and a half. Ok it may not have been tough for some of you it was only 15mph and gust where over 20+ but it didn't let up except for a few seconds here and there. I was on my 42 ring and I thought I was in my 52/12 a lot. This 9 mile hill appeared in an otherwise flat road. Oh and of course no draft.

Here are a few questions I have,

My heart rate stayed in my endurance zone, but my legs felt like I was going very hard. Think an hour of squats pain. Any ideas Why?

And how long does it take to recover from an effort like this?

And should I feel like I have done a hard leg routine? Or am I just weak?