rsbob 

Hernes appears to have found the magic formula. On element I have found out of his experience is allowing for more recovery.

I would go hard most rides and would suffer without recovery. After hard days, I will take a day off and instead work on core, arms and shoulders. I also go for carbs and protein after my cycling which appears to also help.

Today I bagged a polka dot jersey on a UCI course on Zwift after being off the trainer all summer. Evidently all my hill workouts are paying off, virtually. The 98* heat drove me inside.