"Quick Take: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is the stiff, achy feeling that shows up 12-72 hours after a hard or new effort on the bike. It's caused by micro-tears in your muscles as they adapt to new stress. For cyclists, DOMS can mean heavy legs, altered pedaling form, and disrupted training. The good news? Smart recovery and consistency reduce its impact over time."
"Heavy legs: Reduced power and slower cadence make climbs and long rides harder than normal. Altered form: Favoring one leg or shortening your pedal stroke can throw off efficiency and stress other joints. Disrupted rhythm: Hard to stick with your weekly mileage or event training if soreness lingers. The upside: DOMS is a signal your body is adapting. Over time, the same workload produces less soreness-your fitness is rising."
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is the stiff, achy sensation appearing 12–72 hours after a new or intense cycling effort. DOMS results from micro-tears in muscle fibers as muscles adapt to increased stress. Symptoms for cyclists include heavy legs, reduced power, slower cadence, altered pedaling form, and disrupted training rhythm. A cyclist completed steep hill repeats, then attempted a 40-mile ride the next day while sore, resulting in concrete-like quads, collapsed form by mile 20, a slow return home, and extra rest days. With smart recovery and consistent training, muscles adapt and the same workload produces less soreness.
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