Celiacs first century?

[TrekTheKaty]

I've been celiac for a few years now. I even have a gluten-free bakery close to work. We make pizza, pancakes and pasta. However, this weekend is my first century. I'm worried about the lunch being sandwiches or pasta--that I can't eat. My celiac sister was going to be the sag wagon, but she backed out. Any suggestions? Should pack everything I need? We've packed lunches for long rides before, but I'd need twice as much! Suggestions?

[withm]

The organized rides I've done around here typically offer bagels and peanut butter or cream cheese, bananas, apples, oranges, maybe cookies, water and some sort of "other water" - gatorade or other sports drinks. Sometimes they will have bars - Cliff, Luna, Kashi, whatever. Some rides feature pie and ice cream at rest stops.

As far as a "lunch" - if this is something served after the ride it could well be sandwiches, fried or BBQ chicken - and typical side dishes.

There will probably be some things you can eat at all the venues, but you may want to supplement with a couple things you bring - dried fruit? nuts? (I don't know what celiacs have to avoid so forgive me if I've made a faux pas). You could mix up some gorp or trail mix - about 1 oz each in little baggies and carry a couple baggies in your pockets easily.

Have you asked anyone who has done the ride in previous years to get an idea of what is provided?

Good luck.

[Mr. SR500]

Pack most of what you need, the only gluten free stuff many Sags have is fruit and such. I bought some gluten free fig-newtons this week, VERY GOOD! Have a great ride!

[Trek420]

It's always important to eat a good breakfast like banana pancakes

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=14996

You may find plenty that you can eat. On rides with KnottedYet who is celiac she takes Cliffblocks and or Larabars. Both are gluten free. She calls Cliffblocks "nature's perfect food"

My theory is when you train for a long ride you train your muscles and your stomach. What do you ride on right now? It's never a good idea to change your diet wildly during a long ride. Ride on what you've trained on. Don't even ask me about the time on the AIDS ride they served chicken fried steak for breakfast, with biscuits and gravy. I always eat oatmeal before a century.

It was not fun.

Ride on what you trained on, maybe Cliffblocks just in case. Good luck on your ride!

[TrekTheKaty]

Finally found someone who has done the century--sandwiches (gluten) for lunch. I'm going to take pb&j on gluten-free bread and some gels in case of emergency. Tried the blocks once, and thought they were sticky--but everyone keeps mentioning them. Bought more today, and it turns out hubby likes those! SO, I'll throw some in, just in case.

We've been doing clif bars but they aren't my favorite.