Chops83
03-29-05, 01:04 PM
I've always wondered, what kind of food is best to eat before going on a ride and how far before riding should it be eaten so you have some energy for the ride. Thanks!!
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Corsaire
03-29-05, 01:07 PM
Nutrition POST !
RocketsRedglare
03-29-05, 01:16 PM
This has always worked for me in more than one sport:
Before the workout. whole grain bagel w/cream cheese, cup of coffee, yogurt and banana. Water.
Granola bars, diluted gatoraid, dried fruit and maybe a chocolate bar if you are riding for over 2.5 hours.
Energy bars just seem like over process franken-food to me.
Before the workout. whole grain bagel w/cream cheese, cup of coffee, yogurt and banana. Water.
Granola bars, diluted gatoraid, dried fruit and maybe a chocolate bar if you are riding for over 2.5 hours.
Energy bars just seem like over process franken-food to me.
LowCel
03-29-05, 01:17 PM
Unfortunately there really is no "right" answer. Everyone's body responds differently to different foods. For me I am best off eating bland foods 2-3 hours before a tough ride. On the other hand my brother loves to go through the drive thru at Taco Bell before a tough ride.
1955
03-29-05, 01:22 PM
I can tell you this much, do NOT eat a steak before riding! DAMHIKT
zhmontana
03-29-05, 01:33 PM
I like muesli in the mornings before a ride, gu, cytomax and water during the ride and a peanut butter, honey and banana sandwhich after. Not sure its the best, but it works for me.
RonH
03-29-05, 01:50 PM
Before my ride to work I eat cereal or oatmeal and fruit. Before my ride home I eat a piece of fruit or granola bar.
On the weekends I eat a small peanut butter and jelly sandwich. If I get hungry I'll have a PowerGel after about 25-30 miles.
On the weekends I eat a small peanut butter and jelly sandwich. If I get hungry I'll have a PowerGel after about 25-30 miles.
galen_52657
03-29-05, 02:06 PM
I like a good two-hands-full of Crisco.....
celticfrost
03-29-05, 02:40 PM
for really long rides: ExLax, corn and peanuts.
webist
03-29-05, 02:45 PM
:lol: :lol:
Sigurdd50
03-29-05, 02:46 PM
A tallstack of griddle cakes
Maple syrup and real butter
HAsh browns (double order)
Denver Omelette
Wheat toast (dry -- never buttered)
Orange Juice (from concentrate only!)
a pot of Marge's coffee with plenty of half and half
Take an hour nap under the Yum Yum tree and then go for it
Maple syrup and real butter
HAsh browns (double order)
Denver Omelette
Wheat toast (dry -- never buttered)
Orange Juice (from concentrate only!)
a pot of Marge's coffee with plenty of half and half
Take an hour nap under the Yum Yum tree and then go for it
dfw
03-29-05, 03:15 PM
I've always wondered, what kind of food is best to eat before going on a ride and how far before riding should it be eaten so you have some energy for the ride. Thanks!!
Personally I believe in eating several smaller meals throughout the day, rather than 3 large meals. This method theoretically keeps your metabolism up and gives your body a more constant source to draw energy from. I also believe you should get 40% of calories from carbs, 40% from protein, and 20% from fat (preferably mostly unsaturated). I would also think it would be better to eat things along the way that have those proportions (such as some energy bars) if you're going for a particularly long ride. Lots of times people stress carbs for energy, but fat is a good source too and protein is good for muscle building and recovery. I'm not big on energy bars either, but they're a convienient way to get nutritian on the road.
Admittedly I'm far from an expert on the subject. I do believe Lance Armstrong wrote a book about it. That might be a good place to start if you're looking for the most efficient way.
Personally I believe in eating several smaller meals throughout the day, rather than 3 large meals. This method theoretically keeps your metabolism up and gives your body a more constant source to draw energy from. I also believe you should get 40% of calories from carbs, 40% from protein, and 20% from fat (preferably mostly unsaturated). I would also think it would be better to eat things along the way that have those proportions (such as some energy bars) if you're going for a particularly long ride. Lots of times people stress carbs for energy, but fat is a good source too and protein is good for muscle building and recovery. I'm not big on energy bars either, but they're a convienient way to get nutritian on the road.
Admittedly I'm far from an expert on the subject. I do believe Lance Armstrong wrote a book about it. That might be a good place to start if you're looking for the most efficient way.
Stealthman_1
03-29-05, 03:32 PM
A tallstack of griddle cakes
Maple syrup and real butter
HAsh browns (double order)
Denver Omelette
Wheat toast (dry -- never buttered)
Orange Juice (from concentrate only!)
a pot of Marge's coffee with plenty of half and half
Take an hour nap under the Yum Yum tree and then go for it
He, he, that is how I gain weight on doubles.... :D
Maple syrup and real butter
HAsh browns (double order)
Denver Omelette
Wheat toast (dry -- never buttered)
Orange Juice (from concentrate only!)
a pot of Marge's coffee with plenty of half and half
Take an hour nap under the Yum Yum tree and then go for it
He, he, that is how I gain weight on doubles.... :D