17 - How Often You Should Ride

17 - How Often You Should Ride

From Ask The Pedalist Podcast by Mukund Murali

May 11, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 17

About this episode

This episode discusses the optimal frequency of cycling for fitness, emphasizing the importance of stress management and recovery.

Think riding more days automatically means more fitness? Not quite. In this episode, we break down the real answer to one of cycling's most common questions — and it's not a number. It's about understanding how much stress your body can actually absorb and recover from in a week. You'll discover: Why rest and recovery are NOT the same thing The 80/20 rule that elite endurance athletes swear by How your gym sessions are secretly adding to your riding load Why masters cyclists (40+) need smarter spacing — not less riding The one non-negotiable rest day every rider needs Whether you're riding 3 days or 6, this episode will change how you think about your training week. 🎯 Train smarter at pedalmyway.com 📱 Download PMW FIT on Google Play Ask The Pedalist is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or training advice. 🚴 More at pedalmyway.com 📱 PMW FIT — free workout app on Google Play. PMW Fit Website: www.pedalmyway.com Youtube: @pedalmyway Instagram: pedalmyway Bluesky: @pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play

People in this episode

Host: Mukund Murali

Topics covered

  • cycling training
  • fitness
  • rest and recovery
  • endurance athletes
  • masters cyclists
  • training load

Keywords

  • cycling frequency
  • fitness training
  • rest days
  • 80/20 rule
  • endurance training
  • masters cyclists
  • training load

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: pedalmyway.com, Google Play, Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube

Products: PMW FIT

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