Cycling Tips & Training
How to Recover After a Long Ride
How to Recover After a Long Ride
The ride doesn't make you stronger — recovery does. This guide breaks down the four things that actually matter after a long ride: fueling in the first 30 minutes, rehydrating with electrolytes, protecting your sleep, and moving easily the next day, plus the common mistakes that quietly derail all of it.
By Marc Lindsay
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