Gnat -- my entire season is doubles. Most every weekend.

I don't do compression anything (though it sounds like it might be ok, I have also read that the compression thing is a fad, and doesn't really work).

I do TRY to spin out the legs - especially after the high intensity of a cross race. 30 mins is good, 20 if you are tight on time.

I race my bike so that I CAN drink beer I may have one on Saturday, but not typically more than that when racing Sunday.

Recovery food is also key. Some good protein and enough to fill you up.

Stay off your feet before and after the races on Saturday and Sunday morning. Early to bed on Saturday to get some extra sleep.

I don't do baths at all either, and try to stay away from the vitamin I unless I have crashed...

Typically, while my HR is lower on the second day, my results tend to be better. Not sure why that is though...

Just another perspective!

SheFly