How many rest days should a cyclist take each week?

We all know we need rest, but the specifics aren't always so black and white

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We all know that taking time to rest and adapt to training is crucial to any progression on the bike. But what should rest look like? And, just as important, how often should we be doing it?

The answers come down mostly to individual experience and there will be a lot of variation. However, there are certainly some sensible rules of thumb we can employ.

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