Thread: Recovery Drinks for Endurance Riders
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Old 09-12-22 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by PeteHski
Another vote for a decent quality chocolate (or your favourite flavour) protein shake. I use Veloforte recovery shakes, but they are UK only. The key is to take them asap after a long/hard ride. Especially if you are unable to get a decent meal within an hour of finishing. I usually whack down a recovery shake before I take a shower and then eat something more substantial a bit later.
Myth.

There’s no special benefit to getting nutrition within 1 hour of finishing exercise. Unless you plan to ride some more that same day.
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