Sore after 50+ miles bike ride

[Bike Writer]

I have stiffness after almost every ride except for all but the easiest of rides on the flattest of terrains, but I have two kinds of arthritis and that is not a surprise because nearly every morning I have stiffness, aches and pains whether I ride or not. Riding has lessened the affects of arthritis and I have less stiffness and soreness after riding and in the mornings too.

After several days (3-4) of longer rides I am pretty sore and need to remind myself to throw in a soft easy ride or take a day of rest.

Obviously if something is out of your norm and does not lighten up over a couple of days then get yourself checked out by a Doc. Otherwise I have good success by listening to what my body is telling me, I push her and challenge her, but when she starts crying I listen and back off a tad, heal up then push some more.