I don't pay much attention to my calorie intake, but I started cycling and marathon training again about 6 weeks ago and have not lost (or gained) an ounce. I look thinner though, and my clothes fit better...and I feel better. I'd keep with what you're doing and listen to your body. You don't want to cut your calories too low or you will feel awful riding and your body will lean towards "starvation mode," making it harder to lose the weight.

And I hate recovery drinks. I'm sure it's personal, but I'd rather have something solid to digest (peanut butter on toast, etc) along with some water after a ride. Plus there are a couple studies that women don't absorb protein as efficiently as men after exercise, and that we need a different ratio of protein-fat-carbs than most recovery drinks are designed to deliver. (nothing against those who like to use recovery drinks, I just feel that they don't work equally well for everyone, and OP might be someone who needs something different).