pancakes are not my friend...

[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.

[lyca]

I'll definitely try experimenting with fruit and save the butter and syrup for non-riding mornings when I have time to eat pancakes. and maybe I'll wait a little longer before hitting the road, too... it's great to hear how different breakfasts work for different folks!

[Kalidurga]

I'm one of the folks who can't do pancakes before a ride. I end up feeling like they've settled into a heavy lump in my gut. Now, steak'n'eggs with hashbrowns are a different story. Some of my longest, strongest rides have been fueled by that combo

[KnottedYet]

I did a triathlon on pork chops, potatoes, and eggs, and coffee!

Breakfast of champions!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I think pancakes tend to sit in the tummy like a doughy lump. Now French toast....that's different!

[five one]

There's something about pancakes I can't get my teeth into . I make this great wholegrain batter, make a waffle for me, and pancakes for DH. Same taste (I assume), so maybe it's the spongelike texture of the pancake I don't like.

If we're riding, I have raw old fashion style oatmeal soaked overnight in vanilla soymilk and a bit of honey. Yummy. I can't ride following a big breakfast.