I'm wondering if anyone's got any tips or suggestions for me. I'm newly a serious biker, having been riding for a number of years but just this year joined a team. So, at this point I ride about 50-80 miles a week training, and commute something like 50 miles a week (stop and go, and a bit slower) in the city.

Lately I'll just be BURNT OUT for days after a 30 mile ride. I'm lightheaded after about an hour after I cool down right after the ride. And the next few days it's like my legs don't have power--I'm riding sooooo slowly through the city on my commutes.

I'm wondering if perhaps I'm just not in good shape yet, and I'm pushing myself too hard. Or if I'm not getting propper nutrition--I eat a lot of meat and veggies, and have recently read a lot about increasing my complex carbs for energy?

Also, what kinds of energy drinks should I have while I'm riding--Gatoraide seems to have about a 6% carb dosage as well as a bunch of sodium. What about Sugar intake, or do I drink too much coffee? Am I even looking in the right places here.

What about sleep? I have knee problems and a shoulder injury from a bicycle accident two years ago which keep me up some nights with cramps and pain--can this be the source?

Overall I'm getting frustrated that my goal of getting up to training 150-200 miles a week (is this insane?) by the end of the season isn't going to happen--I'd like to try out for my teams racing team this fall for next year if possible.

Thanks for any comments or suggestions or telling me your experience as a beginner rider!!