post ride procedure..

Ravi said:

Hi,
i am confused about what procedure is good. Somewhere i read the
protein+Carb shd be taken within 30mins, elsewhere 120min. and where to
fit in stretching ?

can few of you post your tried and tested procedures ??

here's what i do:

Come in - store the bike.
Stretch - approx 20/30 mins.
Take Shower - approx 10/15 mins [sometimes much later]
Nutrition - Drink Protein/Carb mixture.

i am going by what my mom taught me - do not eat (or drink) before shower.

after the protein/carb mixture, i pretty much do not eat anything (drink
water ofcourse) for about 1 hr.

please comment on my procedure...

I think a lot depends on what level you're at and what you're trying to achieve.
If you're a recreational/fitness rider trying to lose the spare tire you'll have
different foods at a different time than an aspiring pro.

The fact that I know that, doesn't mean I can advise you. I'm the recreational
rider racing himself into shape. Hey, someone's got to fill out middle of the
pack and I go high protein, lo/no carb about 45m - hour after getting off the
bike.

Your needs will vary.

Ron

Ravi said:

Maggie said:

Why can't you eat your drink before you take a shower?

not really sure - but since i was a small kid, my mom always told

that

Quoted message said:

not to eat before a shower. based on my limited biology knowledge, my

Quoted message said:

guess would be: when you take shower all the blood flows to the skin.

Quoted message said:

After you eat, the blood flow is to the digestive/stomach. not sure
whether this is true or not....

+ravi

Quoted message said:

Maggie
Confused in Jersey

Boy, just goes to show you how much a mother influences her children.
I should have taken advantage of that fact when raising mine. Maybe I
will try it with grandchildren (If I ever get any)
All Good Things,
Maggie.
Shower whenever you want.

"Ravi" wrote: (clip) my guess would be: when you take shower all the blood
flows to the skin. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
If that were true, your body would turn red. Your body is smart enough not
to do that.

Leo Lichtman said:

"Ravi" wrote: (clip) my guess would be: when you take shower all the blood
flows to the skin. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
If that were true, your body would turn red. Your body is smart enough not
to do that.

ok, but why is it difficult to ride or do any physical activity
immediately after a meal ?

is it bcoz, the blood flow should be to the muscles for physical
activity, but immediately after a meal, the blood flow is around
digestive system - does this make any sense ?

without any knowledge of human physiology,
+ravi

Ravi said:

Hi,
i am confused about what procedure is good. Somewhere i read the
protein+Carb shd be taken within 30mins, elsewhere 120min. and where
to fit in stretching ?

can few of you post your tried and tested procedures ??

here's what i do:

Come in - store the bike.
Stretch - approx 20/30 mins.

Why do you do this? What kind of riding do you do where you feel the need to
spend 20/30 mins stretching? I'm not suggesting you change your routine,
though, but I just feel this stretch before/after everything you do is
vastly overrated. Especially for so long.

Quoted message said:

Take Shower - approx 10/15 mins [sometimes much later]

after storing my bike I head to the shower before doing anything. I'd stink
too much to be hitting around anywhere but outside.

Quoted message said:

Nutrition - Drink Protein/Carb mixture.

You do this after a 10 mile ride too? What kind of riding do you do,
exactly?

Quoted message said:

i am going by what my mom taught me - do not eat (or drink) before
shower.

after the protein/carb mixture, i pretty much do not eat anything
(drink water ofcourse) for about 1 hr.

please comment on my procedure...

thanks,
+ravi

Roger Zoul said:

Ravi said:

Hi,
i am confused about what procedure is good. Somewhere i read the
protein+Carb shd be taken within 30mins, elsewhere 120min. and where
to fit in stretching ?

can few of you post your tried and tested procedures ??

here's what i do:

Come in - store the bike.
Stretch - approx 20/30 mins.

Why do you do this? What kind of riding do you do where you feel the need to
spend 20/30 mins stretching? I'm not suggesting you change your routine,
though, but I just feel this stretch before/after everything you do is
vastly overrated. Especially for so long.

I am sorry for the not providing enough details - i am a road biker
28/M. My typical week looks like:

M: <Rest>
T: Before work 20 mile ride - involve little climbing (1000'😉
W: <Rest>
T: Before work 30 mile ride - a different hill (1500'😉
F: <Rest>
S: 60+ mile <Include some hills, else increase distance>
S: 30 mile recovery ride - no hills.

I am interested in knowing what post ride routine to follow for Sat. and
Sun rides.

And my stretching routine:
1. Quads
2. Hamstring
3. Calves
4. Back
5. Shoulder + neck
6. Feet/ankles
<< Few more from the Book 'Stretching'>>

since we gotto hold each stretch for 30 secs atleast, it takes atleast
15-20 minutes. If i move from one stretch to another quickly.

I am right now building up endurance (mainly) and strength for longer
rides (may be a few double metrics).

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Take Shower - approx 10/15 mins [sometimes much later]

after storing my bike I head to the shower before doing anything. I'd stink
too much to be hitting around anywhere but outside.

Quoted message said:

Nutrition - Drink Protein/Carb mixture.

You do this after a 10 mile ride too? What kind of riding do you do,
exactly?

No. please see my riding pattern above. for short (<20) & easy rides, i
do not worry.

I apologize for not including it in the first place.

What i am worried is am i doing this in the right and not missing
anything. I was able to get lots of information on Post-ride or
post-workout nutrition, but not on the entire routine itself...

thanks,
+ravi

Ravi said:

Maggie said:

Why can't you eat your drink before you take a shower?

not really sure - but since i was a small kid, my mom always told that
not to eat before a shower. based on my limited biology knowledge, my
guess would be: when you take shower all the blood flows to the skin.
After you eat, the blood flow is to the digestive/stomach. not sure
whether this is true or not....

+ravi

Quoted message said:

Maggie
Confused in Jersey

That sounds like variation of don't eat and then swim, because you can
get the cramps and drown. I don't think you can drown in the shower.
Bill Baka

b_baka said:

Ravi said:

Maggie said:

Why can't you eat your drink before you take a shower?

not really sure - but since i was a small kid, my mom always told

that

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

not to eat before a shower. based on my limited biology knowledge,

my

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

guess would be: when you take shower all the blood flows to the

skin.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

After you eat, the blood flow is to the digestive/stomach. not sure

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

whether this is true or not....

+ravi

Quoted message said:

Maggie
Confused in Jersey

That sounds like variation of don't eat and then swim, because you

can

Quoted message said:

get the cramps and drown. I don't think you can drown in the shower.
Bill Baka

Hey you never know. I have heard of stranger things happening. I love
this NG. I am still laughing. I'll have to do some research and find
out if a person CAN drown in a shower if he eats before showering.
All Good Things,
Maggie

Maggie said:

b_baka said:

Ravi said:

Maggie wrote:

>
>Why can't you eat your drink before you take a shower?

not really sure - but since i was a small kid, my mom always told

that

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

not to eat before a shower. based on my limited biology knowledge,

my

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

guess would be: when you take shower all the blood flows to the

skin.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

After you eat, the blood flow is to the digestive/stomach. not sure

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

whether this is true or not....

+ravi

>Maggie
>Confused in Jersey
>

That sounds like variation of don't eat and then swim, because you

can

Quoted message said:

get the cramps and drown. I don't think you can drown in the shower.
Bill Baka

Hey you never know. I have heard of stranger things happening. I love
this NG. I am still laughing. I'll have to do some research and find
out if a person CAN drown in a shower if he eats before showering.
All Good Things,
Maggie

Well Maggie, at least you have a sense of humor.
I did fall asleep in a bathtub/shower once from being overly tired and
was jolted awake when the water heater ran out. That was a rude awakening.
Bill Baka

Ravi said:

Roger Zoul said:

Ravi said:

Hi,
i am confused about what procedure is good. Somewhere i read the
protein+Carb shd be taken within 30mins, elsewhere 120min. and

where

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

to fit in stretching ?

can few of you post your tried and tested procedures ??

here's what i do:

Come in - store the bike.
Stretch - approx 20/30 mins.

Why do you do this? What kind of riding do you do where you feel

the need to

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

spend 20/30 mins stretching? I'm not suggesting you change your

routine,

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

though, but I just feel this stretch before/after everything you do

is

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

vastly overrated. Especially for so long.

I am sorry for the not providing enough details - i am a road biker
28/M. My typical week looks like:

M: <Rest>
T: Before work 20 mile ride - involve little climbing (1000'😉
W: <Rest>
T: Before work 30 mile ride - a different hill (1500'😉
F: <Rest>
S: 60+ mile <Include some hills, else increase distance>
S: 30 mile recovery ride - no hills.

I am interested in knowing what post ride routine to follow for Sat.

and

Quoted message said:

Sun rides.

And my stretching routine:
1. Quads
2. Hamstring
3. Calves
4. Back
5. Shoulder + neck
6. Feet/ankles
<< Few more from the Book 'Stretching'>>

since we gotto hold each stretch for 30 secs atleast, it takes

atleast

Quoted message said:

15-20 minutes. If i move from one stretch to another quickly.

I am right now building up endurance (mainly) and strength for longer

Quoted message said:

rides (may be a few double metrics).

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Take Shower - approx 10/15 mins [sometimes much later]

after storing my bike I head to the shower before doing anything.

I'd stink

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

too much to be hitting around anywhere but outside.

Quoted message said:

Nutrition - Drink Protein/Carb mixture.

You do this after a 10 mile ride too? What kind of riding do you

do,

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

exactly?

No. please see my riding pattern above. for short (<20) & easy rides,

i

Quoted message said:

do not worry.

I apologize for not including it in the first place.

What i am worried is am i doing this in the right and not missing
anything. I was able to get lots of information on Post-ride or
post-workout nutrition, but not on the entire routine itself...

thanks,
+ravi

I wonder if your question might be better addressed in
rec.bicycles.racing? Mind you, I don't hang out there, so I don't
really know.

To me, the idea of doing something special after a bike ride is a bit
unusual. My riding consists of just riding for fun. When I'm training
for distance, I do that by riding longer for fun. When I'm training
for speed, I do that by trying to make it home from work a few minutes
faster.

If I've really pushed myself hard on a ride, I'll sometimes massage my
legs, or sometimes just lie on my back with my legs propped high
against a wall to "drain" them. But it takes an unusual ride for me to
feel even that is justified.

So again, I think you should post to the racing group. People there
are more likely to be pushing themselves harder, and having detailed
regiments for recovery.

Maggie said:

b_baka said:

Ravi said:

Maggie wrote:

>
>
> Why can't you eat your drink before you take a shower?

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

not really sure - but since i was a small kid, my mom always told
that not to eat before a shower. based on my limited biology
knowledge, my guess would be: when you take shower all the blood
flows to the skin. After you eat, the blood flow is to the
digestive/stomach. not sure whether this is true or not....

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

That sounds like variation of don't eat and then swim, because you can
get the cramps and drown. I don't think you can drown in the shower.
Bill Baka

Quoted message said:

Hey you never know. I have heard of stranger things happening. I love
this NG. I am still laughing. I'll have to do some research and find
out if a person CAN drown in a shower if he eats before showering.

OK, 2 stoned birds (2 stones, 1 bird, or was it a bird, a stone and a
rabbi walk into a bar, oops ...), anyway. On my rides you should never
eat before a ride because you might drown. :-) Actually on some of my
rides you might drown. I never cancel due to rain and many of the
areas I ride in tend to flood easily. I tend to set the bar very low
so my riders have expectations!

There, at least I got it back on topic! ;-)

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Neil Cherry said:

Maggie said:

b_baka said:

Ravi wrote:
> Maggie wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Why can't you eat your drink before you take a shower?

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> not really sure - but since i was a small kid, my mom always told
> that not to eat before a shower. based on my limited biology
> knowledge, my guess would be: when you take shower all the blood
> flows to the skin. After you eat, the blood flow is to the
> digestive/stomach. not sure whether this is true or not....

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

That sounds like variation of don't eat and then swim, because you

can

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

get the cramps and drown. I don't think you can drown in the

shower.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Bill Baka

Quoted message said:

Hey you never know. I have heard of stranger things happening. I

love

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

this NG. I am still laughing. I'll have to do some research and

find

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

out if a person CAN drown in a shower if he eats before showering.

OK, 2 stoned birds (2 stones, 1 bird, or was it a bird, a stone and a
rabbi walk into a bar, oops ...), anyway. On my rides you should

never

Quoted message said:

eat before a ride because you might drown. :-) Actually on some of my
rides you might drown. I never cancel due to rain and many of the
areas I ride in tend to flood easily. I tend to set the bar very low
so my riders have expectations!

There, at least I got it back on topic! ;-)

--
Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry [email hidden]
http://home.comcast.net/~ncherry/ (Text only)
http://hcs.sourceforge.net/ (HCS II)
http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog

What was the Topic?
Good thing this group is Bicycles.misc. It lets alot of Misc. sneak
in. ;-) Ok.....Maggie...OUT!
All Good Things,
Maggie.

Quoted message said:

I wonder if your question might be better addressed in
rec.bicycles.racing? Mind you, I don't hang out there, so I don't
really know.

i used to frequent that group much earlier. since i am not a race
material 🙁 - i decided to stay out of there. nevertheless, you make a
good point they should be experts in such a thing - i shall post to see
what they have to share.

Quoted message said:

To me, the idea of doing something special after a bike ride is a bit
unusual. My riding consists of just riding for fun. When I'm training
for distance, I do that by riding longer for fun. When I'm training
for speed, I do that by trying to make it home from work a few minutes
faster.

If I've really pushed myself hard on a ride, I'll sometimes massage my
legs, or sometimes just lie on my back with my legs propped high
against a wall to "drain" them. But it takes an unusual ride for me to
feel even that is justified.

does that legs on the wall really work ?? why would you want to 'drain'
them ??

here's another weird post ride exercise:
-----
After the ride, the recommendation is for this old Russian training
trick to wake you up and cleanse the metabolic wastes out of your
system. Stand in the shower and run the water as hot as you can stand
for 30 seconds; then run cold for 30 seconds. Repeat 6 times.
-----

excerpt from http://diablocyclists.com/RiderTips/DougGoodwin/DougGoodwin.htm

thanks,
+ravi

Quoted message said:

So again, I think you should post to the racing group. People there
are more likely to be pushing themselves harder, and having detailed
regiments for recovery.

Ravi wrote:
:: Roger Zoul wrote:
::
::: Ravi <[email hidden]> wrote:
:::
:::: Hi,
:::: i am confused about what procedure is good. Somewhere i read the
:::: protein+Carb shd be taken within 30mins, elsewhere 120min. and
:::: where to fit in stretching ?
::::
:::: can few of you post your tried and tested procedures ??
::::
:::: here's what i do:
::::
:::: Come in - store the bike.
:::: Stretch - approx 20/30 mins.
:::
::: Why do you do this? What kind of riding do you do where you feel
::: the need to spend 20/30 mins stretching? I'm not suggesting you
::: change your routine, though, but I just feel this stretch
::: before/after everything you do is vastly overrated. Especially for
::: so long.
::
:: I am sorry for the not providing enough details - i am a road biker
:: 28/M. My typical week looks like:

What's your weight? I assume you're not trying to lose weight, right?

::
:: M: <Rest>
:: T: Before work 20 mile ride - involve little climbing (1000'😉
:: W: <Rest>
:: T: Before work 30 mile ride - a different hill (1500'😉
:: F: <Rest>
:: S: 60+ mile <Include some hills, else increase distance>
:: S: 30 mile recovery ride - no hills.

I'm wondering if maybe you ought to sub one day of hill climbing for speed
work, when you to intervals/sprints rather than just climbing...

::
:: I am interested in knowing what post ride routine to follow for Sat.
:: and Sun rides.
::
:: And my stretching routine:
:: 1. Quads
:: 2. Hamstring
:: 3. Calves
:: 4. Back
:: 5. Shoulder + neck
:: 6. Feet/ankles
:: << Few more from the Book 'Stretching'>>
::
:: since we gotto hold each stretch for 30 secs atleast, it takes
:: atleast 15-20 minutes. If i move from one stretch to another quickly.

I don't see why such a formal stretching routine is needed, but if it makes
you happy, keep it up. Usually, after I do 60+ miles of riding, I do need
to stretch my quads, as they tend to get sore. But I'm a lot less formal
with stretching than you are. But I used a similar schedule for parts of
last year to train myself up for longer rides. Based on my experience, this
should be fine for getting you ready to do metrics and centuries on
weekends.

What exactly are your training goals? Are you riding for fun to do you plan
to compete? If the latter, you probably want to get a HRM and training
according to intensity levels.

::
:: I am right now building up endurance (mainly) and strength for longer
:: rides (may be a few double metrics).
::

Well, if you're doing 60+ miles on weekends, you're probably there, mostly.

:::: Take Shower - approx 10/15 mins [sometimes much later]
:::
:::
::: after storing my bike I head to the shower before doing anything.
::: I'd stink too much to be hitting around anywhere but outside.
:::
:::
:::: Nutrition - Drink Protein/Carb mixture.
:::
:::
::: You do this after a 10 mile ride too? What kind of riding do you
::: do, exactly?
::
:: No. please see my riding pattern above. for short (<20) & easy
:: rides, i do not worry.
::
:: I apologize for not including it in the first place.
::
:: What i am worried is am i doing this in the right and not missing
:: anything. I was able to get lots of information on Post-ride or
:: post-workout nutrition, but not on the entire routine itself...
::

From the books I've read, I'd say your training routine is mostly fine. I'd
consider one day of intervals rather than just climbing...intervals will
help you build speed and increase lactate thresholds...but what you need to
do really depends on if you anticipate doing a lot of climbing on your
rides. If you do, then climbing might be most important. If you routes have
lots of elevation gain, then you need to train for that.

It might be a good idea to include some weight training on your non-riding
days, if you aren't doing that. Generally, cyclist train with weights in
the off season and taper down in riding season.

Roger Zoul said:

Ravi wrote:
:: Roger Zoul wrote:
::
::: Ravi <[email hidden]> wrote:
:::
:::: Hi,
:::: i am confused about what procedure is good. Somewhere i read the
:::: protein+Carb shd be taken within 30mins, elsewhere 120min. and
:::: where to fit in stretching ?
::::
:::: can few of you post your tried and tested procedures ??
::::
:::: here's what i do:
::::
:::: Come in - store the bike.
:::: Stretch - approx 20/30 mins.
:::
::: Why do you do this? What kind of riding do you do where you feel
::: the need to spend 20/30 mins stretching? I'm not suggesting you
::: change your routine, though, but I just feel this stretch
::: before/after everything you do is vastly overrated. Especially for
::: so long.
::
:: I am sorry for the not providing enough details - i am a road biker
:: 28/M. My typical week looks like:

What's your weight? I assume you're not trying to lose weight, right?

i am 190, i tried to loose some in the off-season, but couldn't 🙁 i
wanted to be lean mean crancking machine - to do the hills strongly -
but my 'aero' belly wont leave me 🙁 so i have given up trying to loose
my tummy.

Quoted message said:

::
:: M: <Rest>
:: T: Before work 20 mile ride - involve little climbing (1000'😉
:: W: <Rest>
:: T: Before work 30 mile ride - a different hill (1500'😉
:: F: <Rest>
:: S: 60+ mile <Include some hills, else increase distance>
:: S: 30 mile recovery ride - no hills.

I'm wondering if maybe you ought to sub one day of hill climbing for speed
work, when you to intervals/sprints rather than just climbing...

during the offseason - i didn't do any rides longer than 50miles. And On
Sat. I used to go the local velodrome for one of the beginer sessions. I
got a chance to ride a fixed gear to improve my spinning and also the
interval. but now i am in the phase i want to gather the endurance and
put some long miles.

Quoted message said:

::
:: I am interested in knowing what post ride routine to follow for Sat.
:: and Sun rides.
::
:: And my stretching routine:
:: 1. Quads
:: 2. Hamstring
:: 3. Calves
:: 4. Back
:: 5. Shoulder + neck
:: 6. Feet/ankles
:: << Few more from the Book 'Stretching'>>
::
:: since we gotto hold each stretch for 30 secs atleast, it takes
:: atleast 15-20 minutes. If i move from one stretch to another quickly.

I don't see why such a formal stretching routine is needed, but if it makes
you happy, keep it up. Usually, after I do 60+ miles of riding, I do need
to stretch my quads, as they tend to get sore. But I'm a lot less formal
with stretching than you are. But I used a similar schedule for parts of
last year to train myself up for longer rides. Based on my experience, this
should be fine for getting you ready to do metrics and centuries on
weekends.

What exactly are your training goals? Are you riding for fun to do you plan
to compete? If the latter, you probably want to get a HRM and training
according to intensity levels.

i do not have any plans of racing at all. regardless, i have gotten
myself a HRM. I use it primarily to ensure that i keep my pedaling
effort consistent - so that i do not over-exert during the start of the
ride and go empty tank in the middle of the ride. if everything goes
well, i would like to do atleast one flat double century by the end of
this season - atleast attempt it.

Quoted message said:

::
:: I am right now building up endurance (mainly) and strength for longer
:: rides (may be a few double metrics).
::

Well, if you're doing 60+ miles on weekends, you're probably there, mostly.

:::: Take Shower - approx 10/15 mins [sometimes much later]
:::
:::
::: after storing my bike I head to the shower before doing anything.
::: I'd stink too much to be hitting around anywhere but outside.
:::
:::
:::: Nutrition - Drink Protein/Carb mixture.
:::
:::
::: You do this after a 10 mile ride too? What kind of riding do you
::: do, exactly?
::
:: No. please see my riding pattern above. for short (<20) & easy
:: rides, i do not worry.
::
:: I apologize for not including it in the first place.
::
:: What i am worried is am i doing this in the right and not missing
:: anything. I was able to get lots of information on Post-ride or
:: post-workout nutrition, but not on the entire routine itself...
::

From the books I've read, I'd say your training routine is mostly fine. I'd
consider one day of intervals rather than just climbing...intervals will
help you build speed and increase lactate thresholds...but what you need to
do really depends on if you anticipate doing a lot of climbing on your
rides. If you do, then climbing might be most important. If you routes have
lots of elevation gain, then you need to train for that.

i am poor poor climber - thatz the reason i have put in two climbs
during the week. i will consider doing a logic: two climbs this week,
next one climb, one interval.

Quoted message said:

It might be a good idea to include some weight training on your non-riding
days, if you aren't doing that. Generally, cyclist train with weights in
the off season and taper down in riding season.

during he offseason - i used to frequent the gyms - Tues and Thurs. Now,
that the weather is improving, i am trying to put in my base miles and
build up the endurance. in case of bad weather i am planning to go to
the gym.

thanks for your inputs,
+ravi

Quoted message said:

Ravi said:

Quoted message said:

[fk:]
If I've really pushed myself hard on a ride, I'll sometimes massage

my

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

legs, or sometimes just lie on my back with my legs propped high
against a wall to "drain" them. But it takes an unusual ride for

me to

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

feel even that is justified.

does that legs on the wall really work ?? why would you want to

'drain'

Quoted message said:

them ??

It seems to help. I can't say for sure what's going on, perhaps it
increases the flow of either blood or lymph. Or both.

As I recall, venous blood circulation and lymph circulation from the
legs is caused more by muscle contractions than anything else, partly
because the flow has to go against gravity in a part of the body that's
distant from the heart.

In any case, I don't do it every ride by any means; only when my legs
are really tired. It feels like it helps, though.

Resting with legs elevated is definitely beneficial after they've been working
hard. That's SOP for long marches, keeps them from going stiff.

Ron

On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 13:23:44 GMT, RonSonic <[email hidden]>

wrote in message : said:

Resting with legs elevated is definitely beneficial after they've been working
hard. That's SOP for long marches, keeps them from going stiff.

Resting with legs elevated is how I ride :-)

Guy
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