Quote Originally Posted by indysteel View Post
Catrin, have you experimented with something other than Clif Bars during your rides? The first time I ever ate a Clif Bar was on a day like today. Beyond barely choking it down, it just sat like a lump in my stomach. I'm much better off with bananas, raisins, trail mix, and Clif Blocs. There are other bars I can tolerate a bit better (Lara to be exact), but I still find them to be too heavy. I don't honestly eat anything other than bananas on most rides. My stomach tolerates them the best, plus the extra potassium is nice.

Beyond that, have you weighed yourself before and after your rides to see if you're possibly drinking too much or too little? It might give a better idea of what to aim for.

As for my ride today, DH and I still had gardening to do today, so we kept it to 25 miles. It was a nice ride. I just wish it had been longer and cooler. We finally finished our flower gardens though, so that's okay.
Bananas have certain, side effects, for me that I can't risk on the bike. I will eat one afterwards sometimes though. Clif Blocs are fine, I just don't have any right now Haven't tried trail mix yet, will give that a shot. I prefer to have a Cliff bar before my ride (1/2 a bar usually), and then use Clif Blocs if I think I need something during it. Just haven't had time to go shopping.

Good idea about weighing myself, I need to break down and replace my scale...

Glad the gardening got finished!