Originally Posted by
hamster
A good way to limit muscle loss is to take protein supplements after each ride. My standard routine is to drink a big glass of juice, mixed with a scoop (30 g) of protein powder, after each workout lasting 1 hour or longer.
Another good thing to remember is that you'll have to eat more to compensate for the fact that not only are you weight training, which in itself requires you eat a surplus, but also biking constantly for long periods of time.