Pre-Race Eating

[RoadRaven]

Still, for an early race especially but for racing in general, it's very important to have something you're used to for dinner the night before.

Just want to reiterate this.
A goos meal the night before sets you up for the following day.
When its an important-to-me event, I actually am cautious/careful about everything I eat for the whole day preceding the event.

Nothing spicy or food that will effect my gut (like onions or mushrooms)
Minimal fat and sugar
Plenty of protein and carbs (so if its pasta, I have no sauce with it... if i have meat, I have no sauces or gravies)

[Di bear]

A typical breakfast for me (even on race day cuz, you know, it's just a ride):
* Hot cereal like Malt-O-Meal or Cream of Wheat
* Stonyfield yogurt with added strawberries or raspberries
* Ovaltine

If I'm looking for more I'll add toast with jam or peanut butter or both. :-) Sometimes I'll have an egg instead of the cereal.

The night before the race?

PIZZA!!