Originally Posted by
Tomm Willians
I just finished a short ride 25(?) as I’m not feeling quite myself and it was of course a little tougher as expected. I normally consume a GU every 12-15 miles but decided to just drink water and tough it out.
While doing this, it made me wonder if there might be a training benefit to occasionally riding like this? no energy boosting of any sort, just water and deal with it ?
I’m working towards some long distance rides before summer and looking for anything that might help.
The only benefit is to know how **** it is to bonk, and what the signs are so you can avoid it.
You're putting out weak power and feeling ****, your training will be garbage vs putting out full power, appropriately fueled.