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    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Do cyclists need protein?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Yes. While carbohydrate fuels performance, protein provides the raw material to repair the muscle stress every hard or long ride causes and to support the adaptations that make you fitter. It underpins recovery, adaptation and long-term durability on the bike."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How much protein should a cyclist have after a ride?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "A target of around 20 to 30 grams of protein in the period after a demanding ride is a useful guideline, taken alongside carbohydrate to refill glycogen. Spreading further protein across your day supports ongoing repair and adaptation."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Does protein replace carbohydrate for cyclists?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "No. Protein complements carbohydrate rather than replacing it. Carbohydrate remains your primary performance fuel on the bike, and cutting it to prioritise protein would harm your riding. Aim for adequate protein alongside sufficient carbohydrate."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is the easiest way to get protein after cycling?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Recovery products that combine carbohydrate and protein, such as REGO Recovery or BETA Recovery for bigger efforts, make hitting your target convenient, especially when your appetite is low or you are away from home after a ride."
      }
    }
  ]
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