Resting for the next season

Both the mountain bike and cyclocross seasons are over, and it's time to start resting. Rest after a hard race season is very important so you are fresh and ready to go next year. The rest period is a time where you would ride only once or twice a week and only for fun. Sometimes, race season can be so hard that you forget why you're training in the first place, but the rest period is a great time to remind yourself. There is no training in rest season. All rides that are done are meant to be enjoyed. A rest period ride usually consists of grabbing any bike and going out on an adventure with no plans or worries. The rest period is also great for riding with friends and family that may not be able to go the same pace as you do. The rest period usually is between the last race of the season (November) lasting until January 1st.  You can also do things in the rest period that you wouldn't be able to otherwise such as doing other sports or eating some junk food. Despite being able to do those things, it's also really important to not get completely out of shape during the rest period.