Congratulations on the 33-mile ride! Those milestones are a thrill. I remember the first time I rode twenty miles, I called everyone I knew, like I had won the Tour or something!!

I have found that, after a particularly long or hard ride, I'm usually really tired for a day or two, and sometimes sore. I usually take the next day off and, if I'm still feeling bad in some way, I just take a leisurely ride around my neighborhood for a day or two before I hit the trails for a workout again. That works better for me than staying off the bike altogether. I feel better about doing something, rather than just sitting, but it isn't enough to aggrevate anything. Listen to what your body is telling you. It will let you know if you need a complete rest for a few days or can move about a bit until it has recovered. Then go for 35 miles!!