Recovery Window Myth Debunked

January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026 by Jennifer Walsh in Recovery Nutrition 1 min read

That 30-minute recovery window? Less critical than we thought. New research shows muscle glycogen replenishment works fine up to 2 hours post-ride. Eat when you can, dont stress the clock.

Jennifer Walsh

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