I am riding my bike as much as I have been able to (see some other threads in the road forum) as well as swimming, running and tennis. I am running into a head on collision between my wish to do intense recreational cycling in the hopes to be able to race in a year or two, and my weight lifting routine that is primarily centered on building muscle in the chest, shoulders, back and strengthening my legs. As a result of my lifting routine my diet has been 5-6 meals a day, generally fairly high protein (granola, yoghurt, salad, nuts, whey protein shakes, etc...) moderate carbs. Generally my carbs are coming from pasta, bagels, rice or granola. Now this issue of course is that my riding is burning a ton of calories that might normally might be going towards muscle growth. Don't get my wrong, I am not trying to bulk up really. Not trying to become a muscle bound goon. I am just trying to add defenition and get a little more cut. It is sort of a vanity thing I suppose. I take my cycling mentally and physically more seriously, and I am wondering if you guys have any diet or routine advice. I feel like I am progressing well on my lifting schedule, and now that I am back on my bike, the added strength in my legs and lower back is making a significant different. I just feel like I am tiring more easily, and as I phase my riding back in more intensly, that it might interfere more with lifting. Any thoughts? Anyone else have this issue? Sorry if this is all a little muddled.