I thought I would give up cycling . . so I haven't been around

[Crankin]

That's exactly what I do, SheFly. I analyze it all afterwards. Let's face it, I may not be racing, but it's pretty obvious if I am having a good day or bad day!

[marni]

every now and then a list comes by about the first x number of things people do after a ride. The first one is always " check your stats."

My list goes
1. run into the house and use the facilities. I don't often stop for much longer than a stop light when I ride.
2. let the dogs out. They hear me in the garage and it makes them barking crazy
3. grab a chocolate milk or finish my electrolyte drink. Thinking rehydration and the precious first half hour.
4. put my bike on the rack and check the tires, brakes and chain. It's by way of an early warning system for maintenance.
5. Clean as needed, lube, pump up the tires and wipe down the bike, Ad my dad used to say "never put your ride away rid hard and put up wet."
6. let the dogs in before they go crazy and anger the neighbors
7. Shower and put on clean clothes. Ahhhhhhh.
8. eat a meal slowly and taking deep breaths and pausing frequently to relive the ride.
9. Take a recovery nap.
10. check my stats and download so it clears out my garmin for the next ride.