I consider RICE to be great for impact injuries, not for recovery. Recovery, I figure, wants good bloodflow to the legs. RICE would inhibit that.

Proteins indeed, lots of good food. Maybe a math with epsom salts. Light spins on those rest days, don't worry too much about it, and take a few days off afterward. And recognize that you won't be at your best in those last two races, probably.

But all in all it's not too much... the pursuit is a good effort but not the same as a whole race day.