Ever since Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard took control of world cycling, thrilling fans and dominating the Tour de France, we amateur cyclists—who are almost as elite as they are—have felt the excitement.
Have you ever wondered why cycling is such a popular form of recreation and transportation? Why do people push their bodies to the point of unbearable pain and beyond, only to find joy in it? Despite the countless moments of questioning, "Why am I doing this?"
Today, we will explore proteins, one of the macronutrients that, in combination with carbohydrates, enable faster or more optimal recovery (regeneration).