Originally Posted by
Trakhak
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I'd be curious to know how many grams of carbs you can tolerate per hour on 4+ hour rides this way."---ZHVelo.
From
this site:
Are simple or complex carbs better for cycling?
The intensity of your workout affects digestion and absorption. On high-intensity rides stick to carbs that are simple and easy to absorb. Low-intensity rides offer more opportunities for solids and complex carbs. You can prevent palate fatigue on a long ride with a variety of solid foods.
Yes, I eat oat & rice cakes on my pure zone 2 rides. But what's your point? As soon as you have intensity, you don't want to be digesting healthy carbs.
And anyway, you were bringing up pros and their carb intake. They are not going at low intensities. They are not doing 120g/hour of complex carbs. So I really don't see what your point is bringing up the fact that on easy rides one can and maybe should eat healthy carbs.