Cooljase and several others make a good point as to why we need more protein than normal growing and aging people. We bike sometimes for hours on end. We try to burn off fat, strengthen our C/V system and stay strong. +1 on Cooljase's attitude, winning isn't the point, being able to give your best is the point. As riders we burn more and want to do better.

I am just re-entering the biking world. (55yo, desk bound) I have enjoyed this give and take. I am at a point where I want to continue loosing weight and spinning better. From what I get, 25g of protien before a ride in a fruit smoothie, followed by one at the finish is good? Complex carbs and protien is good mid ride. Am I on the right track?