RECOVERY NUTRITION...what to eat after and the day after a long hard bike ride.
Your post-ride meal is one of the most important of the day but it’s not just what you eat and drink after a hard ride that matters. WHEN you consume it, it's also very important. Get it right and you’ll feel fired up and ready to ride again soon. After a long & hard ride, your body needs time to return to its normal physiological state. This process (recovery) is dependent on rest but also on what you eat and drink when you get off your bike. Two windows: Research suggests there is a 30-minute window of opportunity in which to begin your recovery. A quick and convenient way to do this is with a recovery drink that contains both carbohydrate and protein, such as a regular chocolate milk or a vegan version made with any non dairy milks, raw cocoa powder and honey. My personal favourite is a "vegan boost smoothie" : 2 banans 1 large glass of non dairy milk 2tbsp of ground flax seeds 2tbsp oats 1tbsp almond butter It has the perfect ratio of carbs-p