What do you eat after a long ride?

[nscrbug]

I tend to feel like a bottomless pit after long rides... So among other things, I usually eat a whole-wheat mini bagel with natural PB, along with a container of Chobani or Fage plain greek yogurt with some honey, a heaping tsp. of flaxseed, and some homemade granola mixed in. Those are my after-ride "staples", but I generally don't stop there and sometimes end up having a bowl of cereal or half a turkey sandwich. I also usually crave something salty after a ride, too...so a few pretzels dipped in hummus tend to be on the menu. If we have low-fat chocolate milk in the fridge, a cup of that will get added to the mix as well.

[Becky]

Real food. Whatever happens to be around and sound good at the time. Eggs and toast, pasta, sandwiches... Today was soup and salad, with a big hearty wheat roll.

I'm more selective about on-bike meals than I am about post-bike meals.

[gnat23]

I *love* the idea of the SHOWERBEER, but I have yet to actually try it.

For now: chocolate milk, usually followed by a burrito the size of a baby.

-- gnat!

[OakLeaf]

My weight's reasonably stable. If I don't get enough protein, I'm excessively sore and I can't get stronger.

[Bike Chick]

Chocolate milk or a Carnation Instant Breakfast right after the ride. If I take in protein, I find I'm not ravenous and searching the kitchen cabinets looking for something to satisfy me 2 hours later. I also like a Diet Coke with lots of ice in the summer.

[Tabby]

I found something at the store yesterday that I've not seen before...peanut butter mixed with dark chocolate.... I can see that picturing in recovery snacks - whenever the injury is healed and I can ride far enough to warrent it

Lots of good ideas here though, and will use some of them. Now that I will be able to actually ride from home I will have to try some of the smoothie ideas!

What's this gem called? Did you find it at a specialty store or general grocery? Yum!

[Catrin]

What's this gem called? Did you find it at a specialty store or general grocery? Yum!

I had to dispose of it since I had no control - it is quite yummy The next time I see it at the store I will see who makes it. If I could exercise normally I would have kept it

[lilly99]

mmm well a good couple of hours after a long ride I'm munching on EVERYTHING but I do try to eat a bannana shortly afterward I've finished the ride hope this helps!

Oh, also read this and found it quite interesting...

http://www.suite101.com/content/what...-a-race-a16626

[Owlie]

I like bananas post-ride. If I were starting and ending from my house, the banana would be easier. But since most of my long rides start from the car,bananas tend to get...funky by the time I get back.

An apple and peanut butter makes a good pre- and post-ride snack. I just try to sneak in a little extra salt and protein if it's post-ride.

[OakLeaf]

Nutella is hazelnut butter. But I can't have that around the house, either.

[Crankin]

I am ravenous after rides, even short ones. I also get hungry right as I start riding, even if I have eaten within an hour before starting.
I try to get a good proportion of protein and carbs, real food after a ride. Although, if it's a short ride, a Luna Bar will usually do. I like chocolate skimmed milk, but it's not enough after a longer ride.
I don't have junk in my house, so I try to give in to my cravings, even if it means I eat less later in the day. Otherwise, I just don't stop.

[tzvia]

PBJ and a glass of lactaid milk as I am lactose intolerant. If I am still hungry, I have a V8 and a banana.

If I am not near home, I have the banana I took with me along witih a Powerbar protein bar (peanutbutter) and what is left of my GU electrolyte drink. That will tide me over till I get home, as I really need to eat after a long ride. If I am near a yogurt place, and I have my lactose pills with me, I get a banana split yogurt.

Heck, even after my short commute to work, I arrive hungry. So I make up a rice cake with peanutbutter on it, and a red tea with honey and cinnamon. It's a nice relaxing moment to start what will be a hectic day.

[ehirsch83]

Salmon Burrito(or sans burrito).

In skillet cook salmon with Ghee or olive oil, mix in garlic, onions, some form of hot peppers. Add 2 eggs(whisked) and a handful of walnuts(oils in walnuts help your body absorb and process the goodness in the salmon).

Then heat up wrap, remove from heat and add hummus. Next, put scrambled eggs/salmon mixture in, top with tomatos and avocado.

wrap up and enjoy!! If I didn't ride as long, I will remove the wrap and eat it as scrambled eggs w/salmon and veggies.

[jolie]

You should start riding after have the meal at least 30 minutes later

[PscyclePath]

A Coke. I also crave something like a baked (or boiled) potato, sometimes pasta, and a small piece of lean meat.