After Your Ride
05-25-15 | 04:11 PM
#28
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Really wish I could see the look on the face of someone from WADA, USADA, or the UCI after reading that response to the question.
05-25-15 | 04:58 PM
#29
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Typically my long training ride (40 to 75 miles) is early on a Saturday morning to do an extended loop from home to work at my convenience for a few hours; my usual straight shot is 14 miles.
At the end of the ride, I have a fat free chocolate milk, usually read and post to BF, get a brief nap, and then work uninterrupted for a few hours. I then ride the 14 miles home, and that evening my wife and I go out dining and (social ballroom) dancing. The next morning I wake up particularly early and refreshed, though my legs feel depleted, I and go out and do errands and enjoy Sunday. I try to cycle six days a week, and Sunday is my rest day.
During the Winter, I only ride the 14 miles to and from work, and no chocolate milk.
At the end of the ride, I have a fat free chocolate milk, usually read and post to BF, get a brief nap, and then work uninterrupted for a few hours. I then ride the 14 miles home, and that evening my wife and I go out dining and (social ballroom) dancing. The next morning I wake up particularly early and refreshed, though my legs feel depleted, I and go out and do errands and enjoy Sunday. I try to cycle six days a week, and Sunday is my rest day.
During the Winter, I only ride the 14 miles to and from work, and no chocolate milk.
05-25-15 | 05:23 PM
#30
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Drink fluids and eat protein. A pound of bacon is a favorite.
05-25-15 | 05:36 PM
#31
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I have a recovery drink: either chocolate milk or a shake of vanilla protein, powdered orange Gatorade (and water). Shower and stretch, then a meal. Then go about my business.
Lots of sleeping after riding going on. Either I don't have time (I guess I don't) or have not thought that I needed to sleep. Not discounting the value of a good nap though.
Lots of sleeping after riding going on. Either I don't have time (I guess I don't) or have not thought that I needed to sleep. Not discounting the value of a good nap though.
05-25-15 | 06:17 PM
#33
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I have the same problem, about half a mile of 8% followed by a hundred yards or so of 18%, so I can go for a nice easy ride and be feeling good, and then I'm a hot sweaty mess by the time I actually park my bike.
The really good news is that I have a similar climb to get OUT of my house! (one way street)
The really good news is that I have a similar climb to get OUT of my house! (one way street)
It's just not flat around here!
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05-25-15 | 06:21 PM
#34
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Today only a 26er, but yesterday a fast 50... so Glass of milk, Bowl, Beer in the shower, relax on the couch and read the interweb.
05-25-15 | 06:30 PM
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Hot tub. Sometimes chocolate milk while the tub heats, but always hot tub. I know ice bath = more better, but I hate cold water.
Finished a nice 65 today, followed by hot tub 😌, then took my son to mountain bike our land ( I sat in the car) came home to remove ticks from him, then made enchiladas and had a margarita. I'm watching thunder all now, but I'm not sure how much detail you need.
Finished a nice 65 today, followed by hot tub 😌, then took my son to mountain bike our land ( I sat in the car) came home to remove ticks from him, then made enchiladas and had a margarita. I'm watching thunder all now, but I'm not sure how much detail you need.
05-25-15 | 11:50 PM
#38
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Same thing we do every night Pinky: Try to take over the world!
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05-25-15 | 11:52 PM
#39
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From: San Diego, CA
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But srsly:
Whey shake
quick shower
stretch, or stretch and foam roll
actual meal
then, go about my day.
If it was an easier ride/workout, I'd likely skip the protein shake.
Whey shake
quick shower
stretch, or stretch and foam roll
actual meal
then, go about my day.
If it was an easier ride/workout, I'd likely skip the protein shake.
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