I've started out on a base of around 2200, just to see how things go. I'll adjust is as neccesary if I'm hungry or tired, etc. I went out for my first "real" ride of the season on my new bike, about 40 miles today, and felt energized and pumped all the way through. I had...
1: 1 egg, 1/2 cup egg white, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup oats
2: 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup raisins
3: 1 granola bar, 1 chicken sandwich
4: 1 cup oats (pre-ride)
5: 1 cup fat free plain yogurt, 1 scoop whey protein, and 1/4 cup oats
6: 1/4 cup brown rice, salmon, and vegetables
it's around 2100-2200 calories, with around 180 grams of protein and plenty of carbs. Any suggestions you'd make as far as timing or ratios goes?