[Closed] most effective and tasty recovery drink?

I only really have them so I can go past the aching legs the day after a long ride. Don;t do anything for me the day of a ride...

In the UK:
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In Luxembourg (but either the Pistachio or Strawberry as the chocolate tastes toxic)
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I do 27 miles each way on my commute, at about an average of 18mph. If I didn't eat first thing and have an energy drink on the bike (weak Torq solution) I'd be on my arse come 4 o'clock on Tuesday.

I was told that anything under an hour doesn't need an energy drink (I think i read something by iDave) but anything over that does. Having an energy drink does mean that I'm not starving on arrival and end up eating junk as well.

Recovery wise, if its been a hard ride I'll have a For Goodness shakes out of a sachet. I do find it makes a big difference but try to keep off them as they're a bit heavy in calories.

I was told that anything under an hour doesn't need an energy drink (I think i read something by iDave) but anything over that does. Having an energy drink does mean that I'm not starving on arrival and end up eating junk as well.

I'd say need is the wrong word - there's no benefit under an hour, there's benefit over.

I did find I shifted a fair bit of weight by riding on an empty stomach, with no energy drink, but it's miserable as you feel crap!

Recovery drinks are very handy but it is worth noting how much they add to daily energy intake and seeing how they fit into daily eating schedule (don't replace proper food with these too often).
Some of them are lactose-free, cup of chocolate isn't...

I have absolutely no will power (ironic considering my name) when it comes to eating so end up eating everything anyway. I'm a fat man stuck in a slightly less fat mans body.

I've been known to skip dinner and just have a recovery shake. I'm not saying its right, but I did drop about a stone in weight over the course of a couple of months and could still ride my bike fine.

As for drinks on the bike, I'll normally stick some Torq in a bottle regardless of mileage, but I'll change the strength depending on distance. I find I get chronic headaches if I don't have some sort of electrolyte replacement and my legs feel heavy on the way home

I have absolutely no will power (ironic considering my name)

[i][b]Please[/b][/i] tell me your name is William Power?

I find I get chronic headaches if I don't have some sort of electrolyte replacement and my legs feel heavy on the way home

Try High 5 Zero or Elete Water or similar then, electrolytes without all the carbs from an energy drink.

Please tell me your name is William Power?

Try High 5 Zero or Elete Water or similar then, electrolytes without all the carbs from an energy drink.

Cool beans, will give it a try. Ta..