Quote Originally Posted by maillotpois View Post
You have enough stored glycogen for about an hour's workout and after that, you're right, you need something more. Rule of thumb is your body can only absorb about 250 - 300 calories an hour, so you want to try something in that range (spaced out - not just 300 calories bang! on the hour), with an emphasis on carbohydrates.

Complex, long-chain, sugars are best. Avoid simple sugars. Not only are they calorically dilute, but it is like trying to fuel a fire with newspaper instead of wood - it burns quickly but you have to keep feeding the fire.
This is excellent to know and thanks for the list of what 250 cals looks like. I was a bit confused about how much to eat and what to eat.

From what everyone said I think I'm just going to have to experiment, but I'm glad I have a rule of thumb. I have some small "issues" with blood sugar, too. I turn into a snarling beast if I don't eat regularly so I'll have to figure out what's right for me on the bike. I've been wanting to try the Clif Shot Bloks but haven't found any yet. I have an odd love for Gatorade and look forward to riding long enough that I can drink it. Go figure. I think I'll start using a bit of water/fruit juice combo on some rides, too.

And 3-Alarm Chili Gu Well isn't capsaicin supposed to help with inflammation and pain?