KiddSisko

I just finished a nice 33 mile ride with some climbing. I didn't eat much before the ride, so I was pretty hungry afterward. Here's what I ate: can of Mott's Apple juice, a banana, $1 size bag of Lay's chips, handful of peanut M&M's, handful of almonds.

Not my first choice of post ride food, but it's what was handy and quick. Typically as a reward after a more lengthy ride, I look forward to a burger with fries, especially In-N-Out.

So go ahead and post your post-ride food secrets and tips. There will be no judgment. OK, maybe just a little.

MrMorrill

I usually go for Humus and pita bread. Sometimes I throw a beer into the mix (usually Blue Moon or Newcastle).

withsriracha

For a ride over 65 miles or so, peanut butter straight outta the jar. Om nom nom.

JustinHorne

Chocolate milk.

55/Rad

I'm not usually that hungry right after a ride. Probably because I eat a lot before a ride and some during the ride....

DropDeadFred

Beer and then some more beer...followed by chicken and broccoli

North of You

If it was a race..... Humble Pie.

KiddSisko

That's it? I thought New Yorkers were more sophisticated than that.

KiddSisko

My first reaction is to say you're not doing it (riding) right. I often can't eat enough for at least a day. I do eat on the ride, but maybe not enough. I think I am, but probably not.

withsriracha

For anything approaching 100 mi, foie gras fries....is that more like it???

kimconyc

Best ride/meal combination is rent a cabin at the top of Palomar Mtn., descend down, do two repeats and on the third time down have a large horchata and refill water @ Pedro's, and on the third time up have an omlette and potatoes from Mother's.

Guaranteed this will seem like the best post-ride meal ever even though it's actually pretty average.

kimconyc

Rode 90 miles today and had a cannoli from Cannoli Plus in Bensonhurst; was pretty satisfying.

iab

Fish tacos and a bottle Mexican Coke (with sugar instead of hfcs) at the local taqueria.

Deman Llama

Best recovery drink ever! All those fancy recovery drinks are a waste of money- nothing works like a glass of fat-free chocolate milk!

My reward meal is a Big Mac. I effing LOVE Big Macs. I sprint for Big Macs.

KiddSisko

I don't know what that is, but it sounds snooty enough.

KiddSisko

I hear ya re Mother's, but instead of South Gate repeats, why not a nice local, long loop, starting and ending at the top?

KiddSisko

Does the bottle say "Bottled in Mexico?"

pdxtex

beer. wait what, oh yes, BEER......mmm, beer, beer, beer. and maybe a sausage.

pgjackson

Pizza and beer. Sometimes at my turnaround point.

Before:



After:


That's my bike right outside the window.

kimconyc

South grade is the hardest by far although the view of the plains on E. Grade are nicer IMO. Trust me after 3 repeats of SG dog food will taste like Peter Luger. I literally did SG 12 times in 4 days of staying up there. Never again.

55/Rad

Don't get me wrong, I get hungry after a good ride. But usually a couple hours later. I'm a big believer in keeping the body fueled before and during the ride.

pdxtex

when i start drooling about chicken tamales or pizza then i know its time to head home.....

Velo Vol 

The problem is that some of you don't even bother to do the ride--you just skip right to the meal.

Nachoman

Most of my long rides end about lunch time. I like to have a very modest lunch, like one PB& J sandwich and then totally scarf out with a huge pasta meal for dinner.

rjones28 

My snack is usually an apple and more water. Sometimes there is wine.