Before the RAIN ride (across INdiana, mass start 6a.m., 160 miles) I had the same issues. I got those oatmeal munchie things (the ones in the singleserving foil - I think I had two but I"m not sure) and scarfed a banana and a slug of tea and I was peachy. (Yes, I ate well before to build up.) I'm not sure I"m quite normal, though