terrymorse 

What is the ride after a rest day supposed to feel like?

For me, it's very consistent. I feel like garbage. Legs feel heavy, and my heart rate spikes up well over where it should be, given the effort.

After at least an hour on the bike, sometimes two hours, I start to feel better, and the following day's ride is fine.

But what is going on? Is this common? If I do an easy ride in place of the rest day, I don't get this "garbage" feeling.