Quote Originally Posted by tealtreak View Post
sometimes I feel much less sore and tired if I do an easy spin (rpm over gears) ride the day after an epic- seems to loosen everything up and clear out the fatigue (I am 51)
This, also if my legs are still a bit fatigued after taking a full rest day after a hard day (in gym or bike) then I will take an easy spin on the second day. It does seem to help disperse what is left of the lactic acid. I've also found that it especially if I force myself to slow down and spin it easier for the last 1-2 miles of a long hard ride - I think it helps to work out some of the lactic acid. (I am 52)