I decided to take this week off the bike for recovery - my schedule didn't really allow it anyway but that is beside the point. Things get back to normal next week.

I've noticed before when I take more than a couple of days break from riding that my calves get very tight and also get twinges in my hamstring (the one with scar tissue). What is up with that

My trainer at the gym commented today on how tight my calves are and suggested heat to get the lactic acid out of them. Is that the normal approach? I've a "stick" that I use on my calves almost daily and I love the thing... It is amazing to me sometimes how much soreness I do find with it and I wasn't aware of it before I used it for that session (I only use it for a minute or so, don't want to over do it).

Anyway I was curious if this calf issue is common for other cyclists, if I am developing a problem I want to head it off at the pass...no overuse injuries this year please...