Rest Days?

[Catrin]

Can you pack a cooler? Then you can have whatever you want - hardcooked egg (light on yolk if you are worried about that), chicken, etc. and an appropriate carb source.

Of course, why didn't I think of that? That is what I do when I head to southern Indiana for a day of mountain biking. Instead of worrying about ice I can get some of those freezable blue things....This allows variety and doesn't tie me to bars that get both expensive and tiring. Thanks to Blueberry and Goride for the tip on the MoJo bars!

[Dogmama]

Another thing I like is soy milk plus some protein powder. Soy milk has fast carbs,not a lot of fat so everything gets absorbed quickly and you can tailor the amount of protein with the milk plus whey protein. Almond milk, etc., would work too if you can't stand soy. The whole point is to get some fast carbs in. That means fat and fiber need to be minimal.

[Blueberry]

Of course, why didn't I think of that? That is what I do when I head to southern Indiana for a day of mountain biking. Instead of worrying about ice I can get some of those freezable blue things....This allows variety and doesn't tie me to bars that get both expensive and tiring. Thanks to Blueberry and Goride for the tip on the MoJo bars!

Glad to help I'm a fan of "real food" whenever possible (which, of course, does not generally mean in the middle of a long ride with questionable food sources).

I do like "milks" plus protein powder - but I find I get tired of them faster than other things. I need to find a good whey protein - I can't stomach soy anymore.

[Catrin]

Another thing I like is soy milk plus some protein powder. Soy milk has fast carbs,not a lot of fat so everything gets absorbed quickly and you can tailor the amount of protein with the milk plus whey protein. Almond milk, etc., would work too if you can't stand soy. The whole point is to get some fast carbs in. That means fat and fiber need to be minimal.

Ahhh, I didn't know this about minimal fat and fiber, thanks for the information!