I'm glad to hear that someone is talking about the difference between men and women re carb and glycogen. If you look in the literature you will also find that carbo loading the night before doesn't do much for us women either! I carry water bottles with about 1/3 sports drink and 2/3 water on all centuries plus I am sure to eat at rest stops. I've done 4 centuries so far this year, and by adjusting this way of eating, I've not bonked.
I've also noticed that the faster/i.e.harder I ride on a century, the more food I need- ie. carbs. I figure its the glycogen thing.
Lately I have been adding an electrolyte mix to my drinks (oh yes, one bottle minimum to be drunk between rest stops on a cool day, more on a hot one)after about 20 miles. This also has helped.- No more cramps during or after!
When I ride in the early AM, I always have something to drink before I go and then use my water/juice mixture on the road. After coming home, its the solid food, you betcha!
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CM, I'm glad you're ok. Bonking sucks, this I know since being diabetic, my blood sugar levels can fluctuate all over the place.
I didn't know, however, that we process carbs and glycogen different from the guys, though it makes complete sense. I too just thought I was just being a wimp compared to my husband. He doesn't have to take in carbs nearly as often as I do. I feel like I'm constantly taking something in.
Mel
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