You should be taking in some calories to fuel your ride.
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You should be taking in some calories to fuel your ride.
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I always have Gatorade with me - even for short rides. And I always carry an energy bar too, just in case. I keep one stashed in my seat bag.Quote:
Originally Posted by rocknrollgirl
--- Denise
Thanks, that is what I thought. Last saturday I ate two hours before we went, and was starving in the middle of the ride. I have been reminding myself whlie I ride that the calories are good, but I just started feeling like a weenie...
I am making my own:
juice of 1 lemming (unstrained)
5 heaping tsp fructoze
1/3 tsp salt
water to fill 1 litre bottle
I ride about 3 hours but summer is very hot here even in the early morning like 35 - 40 deg C. Winter is not cold like what you gals are describing - long-sleeve dry-flo plus windbreak-y layer is enough 4 me on top and good sox
And a purple- and -blue- tones silk scarf for *style* and added windbreak
If my ride is over one hour and it is hot, I take one bottle of plain water & one bottle of weak Cytomax. Remember - if you have a flat or otherwise end up being out longer than you expect, you will need extra water.
Besides, added weight on the bike helps build up your muscles & cardiovascular system. :D
If you are out for two hours or less, replacing water is far more important to your body than is electrolyte replacement (assuming excellent health and good nutritional status).Quote:
Originally Posted by rocknrollgirl
That said, it probably doesn't make a big difference if you chose to drink plain water or a sports drink on shorter rides. More important is to "drink before you are thirsty and eat before you are hungry"!
-traveller