I live in Europe, so it goes without saying that my go-to is often a nice, greasy kebab.
The one above that I ate today was probably the worst I’ve ever had in Nimes, but living with a vegetarian during Covid Times leads me to appreciate whatever meat I can eat.
What do you do to replenish those hard-lost calories?
The Vicious Cycle 
Believe it or not. lots of veggies with a nice baguette or roll. Perhaps something with rice or some complex carbs. A veggie burger made with black beans goes a long way as well. Theres a couple of good vegetarian/vegan places around that Ginette and i tried last year.
I believe it, considering your eating habits!
Normally, a good burger. There’s a place on rue des Ecoles that we always pass on our way home that also has a good beer selection. But this summer I don’t have that many calories that need replenishing, and usually an ice cream fits the bill (bike ride optional).
Didn’t you serve me a kebab the last time I was up there? That one was pretty good. Or maybe it was a felafel sando…
Burger and beer cannot be beat, but we don’t have one in Nimes that is Parisian standards with seats outside, I think.
How’s the running restrictions going, by the way? Are they actually asking you to wear a mask in the ‘red zones’?
I’m vegan so I don’t think you’d be interested.
I would, if for no other reason, something for my nearly-vegan wife!
I’ll be honest my post-ride snack is a smoothie at home. I have plenty of my banana bonk bars to keep energy levels up during the ride.
2 Guinness and maybe some frites.
That’s a meal right there, if you believe the old Guinness advertising.
I like the 2 Guiness and frites idea – sign me up.
I’m visiting Amsterdam this weekend and plan to try out this place: https://www.veganjunkfoodbar.com/ If it tastes as good as it looks I could become vegan… maybe… wait, they do allow all forms of alcohol, the vegans, right?
You’ll have to tell us if the Junk Food Bar served alcohol or not. The burgers look amazing, by the way!
Vegans primary source of carbs is alcohol Rich. I notice lately, with all the time working from home i can now pretend i’m in France , go out for a ride and come back for that 5pm apero carb refill. Frites are optional!
maybe this would help me achieve correct HR Ventoux weight???
A nice cup of tea and a ginger biscuit….but then I don’t use many carbs. 🙂
That could be good, depending on the size of that ginger biscuit.
I lived in San Jose area for a while and post ride was a burrito from Bueno Bueno Burrito. Needed two hands to hold it. It was the best.
I needed two hands for my kebab yesterday, but that was just to keep all the stuff from falling out. We have clients who ride around San Jose. How’s the riding?
SJ area was good riding. Only did a bit while there. Alsace region last couple days – fantastic. And hot.