Pre ride breakfast
08-29-18, 07:43 PM
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Basic standbye is a bowl of oatmeal, throw in some microwave-thawed frozen berries, a few craisins, and about a teaspoon or so of maple syrup. Glass of grapefruit juice. If really long ride, I'll fry an egg and put on a piece of wheat toast also.
Coffee is key to get the bowels to clear before heading out.
Coffee is key to get the bowels to clear before heading out.
i do do this same foods. Eggs if not a hurry but usually oatmeal with frozen fruit. I use natural honey though instead of syrup.
Have eve to have coffee too. The reasons are already stated and it works. Such a perfect beverage!
08-29-18, 11:00 PM
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Pizza is good any time of the day. 
How long of a ride? 20 miles? 50 miles? 100 miles? 150 miles? 200 miles?
The longer the ride, the more pre-nutrition you will need. Plus something to eat during the ride.
I'm not sure there is a perfect meal, but try to get in some carbs, veggies, protein, maybe fat, plus some salts and minerals.
How long of a ride? 20 miles? 50 miles? 100 miles? 150 miles? 200 miles?
The longer the ride, the more pre-nutrition you will need. Plus something to eat during the ride.
I'm not sure there is a perfect meal, but try to get in some carbs, veggies, protein, maybe fat, plus some salts and minerals.
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About an hour before a long ride, my ideal meal would be a smoothie consisting of 8 bananas, 2 cups of fruit (usually blueberries, strawberries, pineapple or mango) and a half cup of evaporated cane sugar; blend with water, no milk. High carb, low fat for the win. Give me fruit juice or date fruit while I'm riding, last forever. 
08-31-18, 11:08 AM
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I only eat once a day, usually at night, and I haven't bonked yet going up to 50 miles. Water only.
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white rice+scrambled eggs seems to be the new hot thing for breakfast among pros. Low fiber, quick digestion, good ratio of carbs/protein/fat. Throw in some avocado or a bit of ham if you need something a bit more filling, and liquid aminos or soy sauce for seasoning and electrolytes(salt)
09-01-18, 05:28 PM
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The important part of that would be to know what intensity his rides are when fasted. At my typical pace, it’s 75-90 minutes max if I haven’t eaten before the ride.
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Saturday morning, got my coffee a toasted blueberry bagel with peanut butter and a banana. Did a 25 mile ride, had a protein bar on a snack stop and one gu on the way in. Had a hill to climb and wanted all the boost I could get. I feel like I did well. Have a 46ish mile ride in the morning. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for all the responses.
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How long is your ride for? Personally, I would never have gu's. They spike your insulin and create an uneven energy curve in your body that leads to crashing or feeling rubbish post ride.
When I personally ride for close to 90 miles / 140 kms I'll have a big carb meal the night prior and don't eat breakfast. Although I do have a handful of raw nuts so the black coffee doesn't make me peak! Then I will have bananas and/or good quality bar's once every hour during the ride. That will sustain you plenty. A protein shake is best following a ride. The body takes longer to break protein down, so having that pre-ride may actually be having an adverse effect.
When I personally ride for close to 90 miles / 140 kms I'll have a big carb meal the night prior and don't eat breakfast. Although I do have a handful of raw nuts so the black coffee doesn't make me peak! Then I will have bananas and/or good quality bar's once every hour during the ride. That will sustain you plenty. A protein shake is best following a ride. The body takes longer to break protein down, so having that pre-ride may actually be having an adverse effect.
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I recently watched that series. It's entertaining and somewhat informative, but it doesn't give that many usable nutrition tips. I think something like GCN's Oat Cuisine series is easier to follow. I eat an adapted version of the Banoffee Pie recipe before long rides, and it works really well. And I don't even like oats!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nWsV0Be-vI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nWsV0Be-vI
GCN’s series is very good as well.
For specific nutrition advice I rely on my dietitian
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How long is your ride for? Personally, I would never have gu's. They spike your insulin and create an uneven energy curve in your body that leads to crashing or feeling rubbish post ride.
When I personally ride for close to 90 miles / 140 kms I'll have a big carb meal the night prior and don't eat breakfast. Although I do have a handful of raw nuts so the black coffee doesn't make me peak! Then I will have bananas and/or good quality bar's once every hour during the ride. That will sustain you plenty. A protein shake is best following a ride. The body takes longer to break protein down, so having that pre-ride may actually be having an adverse effect.
When I personally ride for close to 90 miles / 140 kms I'll have a big carb meal the night prior and don't eat breakfast. Although I do have a handful of raw nuts so the black coffee doesn't make me peak! Then I will have bananas and/or good quality bar's once every hour during the ride. That will sustain you plenty. A protein shake is best following a ride. The body takes longer to break protein down, so having that pre-ride may actually be having an adverse effect.
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Sounds reasonable to me.
But for me (i am no expert btw), getting some complex carbohydrates is important. I tend to have porridge or bran cereals with milk.
I also take fruits and water with my so that I dont run out of steam.
Bottom line is everyone is different. I personally dont think there are any set rules. Just listen to your body.
Cheers
But for me (i am no expert btw), getting some complex carbohydrates is important. I tend to have porridge or bran cereals with milk.
I also take fruits and water with my so that I dont run out of steam.
Bottom line is everyone is different. I personally dont think there are any set rules. Just listen to your body.
Cheers
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What to eat.
On saturdays I get to do longer rides. I'm curious as to what I should eat to give myself some good energy for the ride. I usually eat a couple eggs and a bagel and possibly a protein drink just before I leave. Does this sound like a good start. We usually stop about every 45 minutes for a snack or a gu.
