Training Fatigue

[Rocket Ron]

Hi Guys,
Need some advice. So first some background info on me.
68yrs old in fairly good shape
Riding for approx 18 months (runner previous to this)

So this is my problem:-

I can't seem to find a balance of training that doesn't leave my legs weary on the next ride.

I've tried a short 15km rides with steep hills (with a thought to gain power) on a Wednesday followed by a long endurance ride on Sundays (70-100kms)
I've tried changing that to shorter much less intense rides Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays to see if I can rest the muscles a bit.
I drink electrolytes etc during the ride and a Recouperation drink straight after the ride. Didn't stretch but massaged but now trying stretching.

Anybody got any suggestions as to what I may be doing wrong?

 

[LokPot]

Honestly, it sounds like you are doing fine and you just need to give it time, the problem your legs are experiencing is just a lack of practice. Stretching before, after, and before bed are very important, and it can be the deciding factor on whether or not you will be cycling the next day. Give it your all and keep stretching and within the month you will notice a significant increase in strength and endurance. Don't forget to keep hydrated and fueled, you will be cycling circles around your present self in no time.

 

[Rocket Ron]

Hi LokPot and thank you for your input. I think you may be on to something. I said 18 moths cycling but when I actually work it out it is far less riding time and I suppose I was expecting to have the same performance on a bike as I had running or skiing, which of course isn't possible. I'll bear in mind and try the stretching before bed.