- The club moved up the start time and didn’t tell me, so I rode alone. That pissed me off.
- I had a good breakfast but not too heavy. Rode ~ 40 miles, at which point I was out of water. I was hungry too, so I stopped for a bacon cheeseburger, fries, salad and a couple beers. It took awhile before it didn’t feel like a brick in my stomach.
- I didn’t feel hungry the rest of the day, so I didn’t eat. I bonked at about 80 miles, and the last 20 was tough; I finished averaging maybe 9 mph. (Usually would’ve been 13-14)
- I had a hard time finding water on the last 30 miles; actually had to stop in a gas station and buy some, but it was very good. (Evian)
I got home and had a good stretch, shower and bathroom visit and slept for 2-3 hours. Didn’t want to ride again for five days after.
Main lesson was to eat less, but even if not hungry. Drink plenty, but small doses.
I had been riding with my club for a month or two. 25 miles twice a week and 40-50 each weekend.