I'm basically new to this road biking stuff, but I'm gonna test a theory I have regarding diet and muscle recovery/building. EAT MEAT --- peferably the lean stuff, that'll give your muscles the protein needed to rebuild. Then there's always the obvious stuff: hydration, sleep, a bit of rest after a particularly hard day, and maybe some stretching (?). Oh yeah, steak tastes good.
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