Nutrition post-race was a huge factor for me. Immediately after the race, I had to have somewhat *healthy* recovery calories, something like slamming a chocolate milk. Then alternating water with my post-race beer. Solid meal, like a sandwich, within a reasonable timeframe.
When I did beer immediately after the race, the headaches were *legendary*.
Light recovery spin or even just a walk and some stretching. Can't do much else.
-- gnat!
Windsor: 2010 S-Works Ruby
Pantysgawn: 2011 S-Works Stumpjumper 29er
Whiz!: 2013 S-Works Crux (Singlespeed)
Boucheron: 2009 S-Works Tricross
Haloumi: 2013 Tern P7i
Kraft: 2009 Singlecross
Gouda: 2005 Electra Betty
Roquefort: 1974 Stella SX-73