Originally Posted by johnny99
IMHO - most recreational riders do not need expensive high tech recovery drinks. Anything that gives you a shot of carbs and maybe some protien and is easy to digest will be fine. If you're really tired after a long ride, then some foods may be hard to digest; so you need to experiment to figure out what works for you. Some old favorites include chocolate milk, clam chowder, and chicken soup. If you're on the road, something that needs refigeration or cooking may not work for you.
Actually, after a long hard ride, anyone doing vigorus exercise can really benefit from recovery drinks, especially since most people don't eat the right foods. A good recovery drink will help muscles heal up faster and get you back in peak performance faster.
I like Accelerade (sp?). It tastes pretty good and is easy to make. After I ride for 50+ miles, if i don't get something like that into my system, I feel mentally drained, and kind feel a weird sense of depression.