3 weeks off…

[alecstilleyedye]

did my 25km loop today having been off the bike for 3 weeks (not injury or illness related) only to find it much harder work and much slower than before. admittedly the wind was blowing a bit, which didn't help but still…

that's the longest lay-off i've had in over three years, so i'd better not leave it so long next time

 

[Garz]

Yeah its a bummer to even have a week off as I know it makes a difference.

 

[lukesdad]

Its got quite a bit colder in the time you ve been off could have some bearing.

 

[monnet]

I'm in exactly the same position (well, I was a bit ill for a week or so). I deliberately took the time off and whilst I know it's going to hurt for the next few weeks (especially the winter training ride with the club on Sunday), I'm hoping that the rest will be rewarded by fresh legs and good form come the spring.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

just done 2 hours at 27kph average on a club training ride and i'm coughing my guts up…