Nutrition for 100 mile ride

[barbie1027]

Thanks for all the info..I know they are doing PB & J sandwiches on the rest stops so I will definately be enjoying those. My longest training ride has only been 40, I am doing a 50 in Simsbury CT this Sunday so that ride will be my gauge to see where I am. Then next week I will do another 50 and so on, so I really have not had a "big" training ride yet. Generally its A yougurt, aplpesauce and granola mix that I have for breakfast (although the waffles sound good-our hotel room has a kitchen so no smuggling in toasters!). Does anyone have a good protien/energy bar that is not loaded with junk?

[ny biker]

Thanks for all the info..I know they are doing PB & J sandwiches on the rest stops so I will definately be enjoying those. My longest training ride has only been 40, I am doing a 50 in Simsbury CT this Sunday so that ride will be my gauge to see where I am. Then next week I will do another 50 and so on, so I really have not had a "big" training ride yet. Generally its A yougurt, aplpesauce and granola mix that I have for breakfast (although the waffles sound good-our hotel room has a kitchen so no smuggling in toasters!). Does anyone have a good protien/energy bar that is not loaded with junk?

Where are you staying?

[Possegal]

We have kitchens in our rooms for Livestrong as well. Which I love! And the rest stops are frequent and well stocked, in my opinion anyway.

[barbie1027]

We have kitchens in our rooms for Livestrong as well. Which I love! And the rest stops are frequent and well stocked, in my opinion anyway.

Which one are you doing this year?

[ny biker]

Hmm, I was going to stay at the Hampton Inn on Chemical Rd, since it's across the street from Cracker Barrel and it's cheap. But maybe I'll reconsider...

[barbie1027]

Hmm, I was going to stay at the Hampton Inn on Chemical Rd, since it's across the street from Cracker Barrel and it's cheap. But maybe I'll reconsider...

It really is a good place and its only 4 miles away from the event, and there is a mall a few miles away with a great food court (California Pizza Kitchen, Etc...) Let me know if you change places, I am going with 2 friends but they are just coming along for the trip, the one I was supposed to ride with backed out on me.

[tulip]

Hmm, I was going to stay at the Hampton Inn on Chemical Rd, since it's across the street from Cracker Barrel and it's cheap. But maybe I'll reconsider...

Can't get much better than that, I'd say.

[ny biker]

Well it turns out the Hyatt is booked for that Saturday, so I made my reservation at the Cracker Barrel's neighbor. There's also a Ruby Tuesday next door and I love their salad bar.

I'm doing the 70-mile ride and I average about 13.5 mph over the course of the ride, although the first 20 miles is flatter so I usually manage about 15 mph for that section. So we could do the first 30 or so miles together if that pace works for you. After that, I get to turn left and go downhill for a while but you have to keep climbing.

[MommyBird]

I just did my first century.
I had a nutrition discussion at my LBS beforehand.
They sell Hammer products.
I do not care for my husbands preferred drink, Sustained Energy, so we decided on HEED for me. I took two packs. Mixed #1 pre-ride and carried #2 to mix mid-ride.
I also had enough electrolite capsules to take up to 4 per hour. I do not have an issue with cramping but it was very hot and I wanted to be prepared. I think I did start to cramp twice and I took about a third of the capsules over the course of the ride.
I carried a power bar just in case I got hungry between rest stops. I felt hunger pains at around mile 70 and ate 1/4 of the bar.
For general ride nutrition I ate at every rest stop. PBJs, bananas and oranges are the items that hit the spot for me. I skip the M&Ms, trail mix and richer items offered.
I carried 2 water bottles. A 24oz insulated one for water and a non-insulated for the HEED. I took advantage of the ice and was very happy to have the insulated bottle.
I did not take gel since I have never tried one. Just the thought turns my stomach. We kept experimentation to a minimum.
I felt great all through the ride and stepped off the bike with energy to spare. I give a lot of the credit to the excellent information I was given at my LBS.

Best wishes for your first century.

[barbie1027]

Can't get much better than that, I'd say.

how do you like the Terry saddle, I have been bouncing back and forth on getting one...

[barbie1027]

Where are you staying?

HYATT HOTELS - HYATT SUMMERFIELD PLYMOUTH MTG PHL
Its great, we stayed here last year, 2 full bedrooms, 2 full baths a living area and a little kitchen! Great Livestrong discount too.