wens

Yes. Has about the 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio that research indicates is absorbed the most quickly. Bonus of having calcium and vitamin d. There are at least a couple D1 football teams that get the stuff by the gallon for their players at the end of practices, can't remember who off the top of my head. Googled chocolate milk recovery drink, this was the best site in the top half of the first page:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/152240.php

deep_sky

This makes such a huge difference. The heat helps relax the muscles, and the salts seem to draw out the toxins that make your legs heavy and sore the next day after a hard ride.

Guillotine007

the early to mid 90's are an embarrassment for so many reasons.

rumrunn6

after every ride - 30 minute (or more) hot bath with copious amounts of epsom salt and some foaming bath soap. resist the urge to have any alcohol. massage those legs while they soak.

mmmdonuts

Weigh yourself immediately before and after your rides. The difference is how much fluid you've lost and must replace. Add this to the other suggestions and you'll feel much better.