What to do on days with no planned workout?

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In addition to all of the above, I would offer the following two pieces of advice:

  1. You do microdamage to your muscles when you work out, especially at high intensity. You get stronger and faster than you were before NOT when you work out, but when you RECOVER which is when the body rebuilds. Sleep more than enough, sleep with good quality, and remember to have days that really are REST days. This is the single most important part of training hard.

  2. If you’re in any decent kind of shape, the hours awake and on the bike are your greatest challenge. Make that long ride count every week! Make sure you progress to doing at least a six-hour long ride once a week.

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On your off days, try a light Z1-Z2 ride or some yoga/core work. Keep it easy to avoid burnout and stay fresh for key workouts!

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Both.

Batch cook for the rest of the week or most of it.

Oh, and sleep some more, and sleep.

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On my off days, I usually go for a short walk or do a light mobility session. If I feel like moving a bit more, I use my pull up dip station for a few sets—nothing crazy, just moving the body and keeping things loose. Helps keep a bit of strength work in the mix without taking away from my recovery.