thanks again ericm. I had seen that book before, it does look interesting i think i might grab myself a copy now that it's got a recommendation.

I was looking for some nutrition books and have come across these in the last week

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide...3996765&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Exercise-Physi...dp_ob_title_bk (not strictly nutrition but it seems like a good all-rounder)

any recommendations on nutrition reading?

I've got my 25 mile ride today, gonna have a nice big lunch of maybe lentil curry and rice and head off out. Lets hope my knee holds up