Quote Originally Posted by smilingcat View Post
I usually mix hill climb reps with distance the day before rolfing and wipe myself out. Then I get Rolfed and go for easy spin day and feels great. Day after the Rolfing I'm back at my regular workout.

Ice your legs after the ride? it helps.

Then what about your diet and sleep? Sleep is very important. And so is your diet.

And also think about your rides and how you train. doing hill repeats every day will get you no where. Doing endurance workout every day will also lead to no where.

smilingcat
Thanks for the tips everyone. As it stands, here's my routine:

exercise the dogs on my mtb--very easy ride on my street, about 5 miles or so and going at a super easy pace. Try to do this daily.

sleep--I'm usually in bed no later than 9:00. Sometimes as early as 8:30. Get up about 7:30 a.m. or so. Sometimes a little earlier, sometimes later.

nutrition--I eat a sandwich (turkey on whole wheat bread) and cycle 2 1/2 hrs later. Get home and drink a Boost (similar to chocolate milk but dairy free). Then eat a carb/protein rich meal afterwards, usually for supper.

I cycle mostly flats or rolling hills (20-30 miles) but Sunday I tackled some pretty steep hills and I was wiped out the next day. Even had to sleep in. My legs aren't sore after the rides. I hate not getting into the swing of things because this is peak cycling season.