liz_999... WOW! How does one even bike those distances after such a short time on a bike? I can't even imagine. Having just read the distances and experience time, I would worry about your knees! Clearly you are a strong woman!

As your friendly online therapist, however, I would recommend more frequent training at shorter distances, daily GENTLE stretches of those legs, and perhaps icing after a ride for now. A good yoga class would be great.

But I will admit I know far more about therapy and the body than about cycling, and many women here have done amazing things. I'm in the "go slow and steady to start" camp.

Good luck!