Quote Originally Posted by ritapita View Post
Yes, when I get to work, I usually have oatmeal, but I have noticed I'm a little worn out about 10 minutes into the ride. I'm almost wondering if it's just the initial shock to my body of only being awake for about 30 min- an hour and then going right into cycling :-).
Thanks for the tips though, I'll try both your suggestions before I ride as I don't want to deplete myself. I'm thinking maybe too if I do ...something I will possibly feel less hungry throughout the day??
Unless you are continously climbing a hill for 30 min. over 8-10% grade or steeper, just a small drink or not much you are not overexhausting yourself. If your normal morning ride is reasonably flat, you will build endurance if you ride same route daily and not feel tired after finishing. Be patient with yourslef. For myself, on certain days, not all the time, I feel abit crappy during first 5-10 min. of ride, ....but feel great (!) after mounting the first hill or getting past a lousy section of traffic.

But then everyone is different. I do love early morning rides the best..my body is best primed for it.