BTW, regarding the normal sore muscles, massage can help. My favorite bit of physical therapy gear is a heavy marble rolling pin I got from a flea market years ago as a bit of kitchen decor. The weight of the rolling pin does all the work on the tops of the thighs. Using it on hamstrings and calves adds a bit of arm work -- just feels like some light weight lifting. But the cool feel of the marble and weight works better than a foam roller or percussion massager on my legs after a long, hard workout.
Foam rollers are good too, but they take more work. Just using a foam roller on the back, legs, etc., demands contortions that become workouts -- not a bad thing for those of us who usually shun full body stretching and range of motion.
A heavy duty percussion massager with a long handle is fantastic for post-ride sore legs, neck, shoulders and back.