Quote Originally Posted by tctrek View Post
Even though the temptation is there to vegetate on the couch the day following a tough workout, use RR as an active recovery workout to jump start the process of repair and regeneration.
That explains it, and it makes me feel really good. Today I was totally dreading getting on my bike because I was so run down from my rides on Monday and Tuesday. It would have been so tempting to just sit and veg. When I decided to compromise by chilling on the beach cruiser, I probably accomplished exactly what a recovery ride is supposed to accomplish.

So . . . . if you take nice slow recovery rides, is it necessary to take days off?