Advice needed before long ride next Sat.

[Smilie]

IndySteel, why payday candy bars? Is it just a personal preference? I too am doing my first Century Ride on Saturday, then another 100 on Sunday. (not meaning to hijack this thread, but my thread I tried to post Monday hasn't been approved or has been lost ) I need all the pointers I can get!

I have been reading a lot, and have found that most important items are to stay hydrated, and eat frequently to keep the energy up. Is there any way to stay comfortable in the saddle the second day? Thanks!

[Zen]

IndySteel, why payday candy bars?

Think about it.
Covered with peanuts and filled with that ooey-gooey rich and chewy sugar.
So if you cut it up into bite sized pieces you get some protein and just enough sugar to keep you going and avoid the sugar crash.

Plus they're just oh so tasty.

[Smilie]

So they are not necessarily better than a protein bar, they just are delish! Haven't had a payday in...can't remember when. Thanks for the info, just trying to learn all I can.

[indysteel]

Think about it.
Covered with peanuts and filled with that ooey-gooey rich and chewy sugar.
So if you cut it up into bite sized pieces you get some protein and just enough sugar to keep you going and avoid the sugar crash.

Plus they're just oh so tasty.

Zen nailed it. I just wanted something that I could easily cut into bite size chunks that had some salt and sugar. They had mini-Paydays at the Horsey Hundred a couple of years ago and they hit the spot.

[emily_in_nc]

Paydays are the perfect combo of carbs, protein, and fat for riding (before, during, or after) for me. The salt is nice too, on a hot ride. Bicycling magazine recommended them a couple of years ago for that very reason. They're also cheaper than protein bars. We keep a supply at all times. Yum!

Emily

[indigoiis]

I take whole wheat bread and make a pb and honey sandwich, cut it up to bite sized pieces, freeze overnight. In the morning add raisins and peanut m&m's to the bag. They are good for mid-ride munching.

[rij73]

This is turning into a snack thread... Yum!

My favorite snack bars for long rides:
Clif Mojo Peanut Butter Pretzel
Odwalla Sweet and Salty Almond Bar
Odwalla Sweet and Salty Peanut Bar

All three of those really hit the spot. All have sweetness, saltiness, and protein. They are more wholesome than a PayDay (no corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, or cholesterol). More $$$ too, though.

[Zen]

All have sweetness, saltiness, and protein. They are more wholesome than a PayDay (no corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, or cholesterol). More $$$ too, though.

Nonsense.
There is nothing more wholesome than a Payday bar except for apple pie.
Covered in caramel. And topped with ice cream.


A Payday bar isn't going to kill you or cause major health problems.
Everything in moderation.

[Sindyeli]

Once again, thanks for all those tips, I am going to ride today and off tomorrow. I'm glad I asked my question because I wouldn't have thought of many things, so it's all great advice.
I'm very excited about this ride, I know I can do it just fine, and was hoping to do the 109 mile total but there are 2 passes at the end, so I decided to do that next year and train for it in the meantime.
Off riding, cia'o!

[kfergos]

Is there any way to stay comfortable in the saddle the second day? Thanks!

The only really good way is time in the saddle -- the more long training rides you do ahead, the less pain you'll have on the ride itself. Training isn't just to get your muscles and cardiovascular system in shape; it also gets the rest of your body used to sitting in this weird position for hours at a time.

That said, some people swear by Butt'r, or other such gooey gels. I'm sure people here can weigh in on those, since I've never actually availed myself of them.