I’m looking to incorporate recovery drinks after my rides, particularly something with a 4:1 or 3:1 carb to protein ratio. Looking for something that easy to make and only requires mixing with water. What do folks use? Does anyone use Hammer Recoverite or Endurox? Also looking for something that…

thanks :slight_smile: definitely not opposed to chocolate milk, just looking for something that I can have in the car with me, and mix with water after some training days.

I like Recoverite, have been using it for about a year. Tastes great and no junk added. Expensive, but should last you a couple months if you use it for every workout on a MV plan. So $60 for 2 months or $2 per day. Hey, for only $2 a day you can have proper recovery as well, lol.

Hammer Recoverite, used it for years. Experimented with alternatives several times, but always come back to Recoverite.

[image] emiajm: I’m looking to incorporate recovery drinks after my rides, particularly something with a 4:1 or 3:1 carb to protein ratio. Looking for something that easy to make and only requires mixing with water. What do folks use? Does anyone use Hammer Recoverite or Endurox? Also lookin…

SIS Rego is possibly the most pleasant recovery drink I’ve had, but it’s only about 2:1 ratio at most, and it’s expensive. Much cheaper to do the plain whey + energy mix combo, especially if you buy them in big bags.

[image] Recovery Drinks Nutrition Yup, and this is why I continue to do 4:1 recovery drinks.

Does the 4:1 ratio depend on how much carbs you ingested during the ride? If you did an 1 1/2 ride and had a gel ahead of time and say ~100g of carbs during or 50g or 150g does that at all affect the ratio?

[image] dprofis: Does the 4:1 ratio depend on how much carbs you ingested during the ride? If you did an 1 1/2 ride and had a gel ahead of time and say ~100g of carbs during or 50g or 150g does that at all affect the ratio? No, on bike and post ride nutrition are separate.

Another option (and the best)… ESN Refuel The guy who created it really keeps it pretty scientific and specific on scoops and amount to use mixed with water. Last time I purchased they had chocolate and vanilla. The flavor isn’t too intense, which I like. Sometimes I’ll add it to milk and pour some…

I don’t use it often if I can avoid it, if time allows I prefer a glass a milk and a light snack breakfast, but I really like Skratch. I workout somewhat early and after a hard workout I drink it quick before showering and getting ready for work. It does make me feel much better and doesn’t fill me …

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