pancakes are not my friend...

[Tri Girl]

All I saw was "pancakes" and I was soooo reading this thread!
My enemy with pancakes is the butter and syrup. If I eat them before a ride I always put fruit on them. For some reason the sweet makes me feel terrible (and I use sugar free syrup). Go figure!

Who knows what it was??? Maybe just a little stomach-memo to tell you to slow down for a bit and digest a little more?? Regardless- glad your ride turned out GREAT and that you pushed it through the tough parts! Good for you!!!!

[RoadRaven]

I am guessing (like TriGirl) that the richness of the butter and syrup did not agree with the exercise, but the carbs of the actual pancakes were fantastic for some energy...

So how about try her suggestion and have them with fruit...

Or, you could have them how I have - with eggs, maybe some bacon (I never eat them with maple syrup although I know bacon and maple is a common combination in the northern hemisphere).

I agree, LB, its nice to see a happey ending pancake story

[mimitabby]

I have always felt that pancakes were gut busters and I don't know why.
I didn't use butter on mine and used a sparing amount of syrup.
instead;
I eat whole grain sprouted toast every morning, so it's not the wheat.

[Zen]

mmmmmPANCAKES......

I loves me some pancakes.
The last time I bought syrup I thought I was buying Log Cabin sugar free but I picked up the wrong one.
It was good.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Most weekend mornings DH & I do long rides. I always start at the cafe with French Toast, bacon, & a big latte. Lots o' syrup and butter. I'm convinced it helps me ride strong and long.

[KnottedYet]

What works for one person before a ride, might not work for another.

Mmmmmm... gluten-free pancakes, eggs, sausage, real maple syrup, coffee.
Gimme an hour to digest it, and the bike and I take over the universe!

[farrellcollie]

I have never been able to eat pancakes without feeling like I swallowed concrete - I always thought it was the cooking method (cooked in a skillet or griddle with small amount of butter or grease)- because I can eat whole grain waffles with no ill effect.