LZ's Tech FAQ: Technical FAQ: How much rest do older cyclists need? - Dear Lennard, I read the book “The Haywire Heart” and would like to know how much rest is enough rest. Based on your experience and your age, which I assume is about 60, what is your rest formula? I am 74 and started running when I was 39, completing 10 marathons, including Boston. I have been cycling for the last eight years and racing five of those years, with the exception of the Senior Games, ... http://ow.ly/UWxA50g9kav