Originally Posted by
therhodeo
I think he's saying that this stuff shouldn't be a concern until you're doing rides like that. And on top of that don't make the mistake of confusing lack of endurance/fitness with nutrition problems. If you have nutrition problems they're likely more big picture oriented than just post ride. Sounds to me like you're tired because you need more miles not more calories.
There's no question I need more miles. But in the meantime, since I am seeing pretty predictable weight spikes and muscle pains after big rides, I'm thinking anything that lessens that will help me get those extra miles and hours.
There is presumably a middle ground between casual rider and pro racer, and I expect to be in that middle ground for a while.