Thanks for your advice Karen.
Can you give me some idea of what specific stretching exercises I could do after my daily cycle?

I guess like all things, now that I have been continuing my cycling and have now cycled two consecutive days, and my muscles appear to be handling the ride a bit better now, and I'm experiencing less aches, but I will be careful about increasing any more mileage.

If you can let me know more about the specific stretching exercises for my cycling I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks again Karen.