Originally Posted by
dahut
As for intensity, Im old and fat and trying to get back in shape. Me going uphill is like a tractor pull... everything is intense.
SO after an hour or so, I start to wane, "bonking".. I think its called.
I was just wondering about eating for endurance. I think maybe I should just keep riding....
If you start to wane after an hour (yes, bonking), eat something in the 200-300 calorie range. It really doesn't matter what, as long as it isn't something that is going to sit in your stomach like lead or be too spicy. As you ride longer distances, aim to eat about 200-300 calories per hour.
Yes, as you get fitter you can get away with eating less, but it is good to start out eating 200-300 calories per hour, so that you do not bonk and so that you can ride longer distances.