Originally Posted by aikigreg

There are better options - the best is a hydrolyzed whey with simple carbs in a 1:2 ratio (pro to carb). Or at least some skim milk with a scoop or two of whey protein. Then another carb + protein meal 45 minutes later. But at least you're doing SOMETHING, which is good. Make sure you're eating at least 1gram protein per pound of bodyweight.

Unless you have training implements of some kind at home you can load with heavy weight, not much will help you retain mass and strength. Just like any sport, you have to get stronger, especially off-season.

Don't stress too much about it - it happens to the pros as well, and as long as you're riding, it won't hurt you too much. Watch your diet, up your protein, and you hopefully won't go too catabolic and slow your metabolism down - that's a recipe for instant weigt gain once you hit the off season.