Many people seem to think that with the chilly temperatures of autumn, it is time to hang up the bicycle and turn into a couch potato. Actually your body does need a chance to rest, especially if you have trained hard over the summer months. This does not mean downing a bag of potato chips while watching your favorite TV program.
Active recovery entails physical exertion at a milder level.
Use the cooler weather to find different activities. Go for hikes in the parks, take up roller blading or running, buy a mountain bike and do some off road stuff with your friends. Whatever activity you select, make it fun and easy. The idea is to allow your body a chance to recover from all the physical labor it has been doing. Listen to what your body is telling you, and adjust accordingly.