Originally Posted by
sshakari
Hello everyone!
Went on a 60 mile ride this weekend and thought I had brought enough calories with me, but nearly bonked. I had about 500 calories with me 2 gels, 1 bar & sports drink - that was not enough. So, Im wondering what do us mature rides bring for food on longer rides?
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let’s go by hours instead of distance because that is what really matters. 500 calories? Ain’t going to cut it. For example sake let’s go with 12 mph or 5 hours. 250-300 calories per hour or more. You are trying to finish with strength not trying to lose weight. Start taking in calories within one hour then refuel on the hour even if you feel good. I’m over 50 went 110 miles on Katy Trail eating and drinking carbs religiously on the hour. 1500-2000 calories ingested but more than that burned finished tired but not DEAD. just my experience I share with you. Take care
