I've gotten so much more information than I was origingally looking for.....

My hubby and I are doing a 24-mile ride tomorrow; 1350' climb and some of the hills will definitely be a challenge. Anyway, one of the guys I work with frequently rides the area we're doing tomorrow and he told me to be sure to "eat lots of pasta tonight" and "have it for breakfast, too".

Since I started riding about a month ago, I've been eating mostly "good" carbs - veggies and fruits, almost no-refined grains, very little bread, no potatoes, lean protein, good fats. When I ride, I usually take a bottle of gatorade and one of water and eat a clif bar, or something similar, when I get started. (I bring another just in case I feel there's a possibility I might bonk!)

I feel great and so far I've lost about 8 pounds.

So, it sounds like the answer to my question of whether I should gorge on pasta tonight is no.

But, I need a little reassurance here - Will I be okay if I just eat an egg and some oatmeal tomorrow for breakfast and then supplement with some fruit and maybe a clif bar while I'm riding?

Thanks!