Let me begin to say that I have been reading all of your threads for months, finally got the nerve to register a few weeks ago, just posted the getting to know you and now for my question. I have learned a wealth of cycling info from all of you and pass it along to my cycling friends. All of you seem to be a real nice, down to earth group. It is my pleasure to be here.

My question, My husband and I basically do recreational riding up until a year ago. Now along with a couple of other friends we want to step up the notch and go for a century this year. There is so much said about when to eat protein, carbs. Our favorite bars are the Balance Gold and usually have that mid ride. But take last night, we went on our trainers at about 8:00 ending after 9:00. Am I suppose to replenishing with protein at that hour? I guess I consider us in training and want to nourish the body the best we can. What are some of your bars of choice, when you eat them and maybe if you have any kind of eating routine.

Thanks much for any light you can shead on this dilemma ~ Jo