I think I've forgotten how to fuel properly.
I ride a lot.
I ride long distances.
I ride short, hard distances.
I usually don't eat anything during a ride less than 2 hours long.
I feel fine.
When I get into riding 3 plus hours, I forget how to fuel.
I'm too worried about too much sugar, too much fat, reading labels, soy lecithin, GMO, paleo, yo-yo.
I'm still trying to lose my last 15 pounds.
Two weeks ago, I rode a 125 mile road ride in 92 degrees. Total, I think I consumed 2 bananas, 1 Honey Stinger Waffle, 1/2 bagel, and 1 1/2 PB&J sandwiches. I fell apart roughly 30 miles from the end. I didn't consume anything for the last 25 miles or so.
In general, I average 17-20mph on long rides. I tend to start out too hard, too fast, and bottom out.
This is become a trend. I'm getting too caught up in, well, everything, that I forget how to fuel. Does anyone have any suggestions... a fail safe routine... a reality check?
2009 Blue RD-1/White Selle Italia Max Flite Gel