Originally Posted by
chasm54
Unless you're carb-loading before an event. I beleive that going for complete glycogen-depletion does result in the liver and muscles to react by taking up more glycogen than usual thereafter, thus allowing one to start with greater reserves, whereas simply eating more pasta the day before, without glycogen depletion, really makes no difference. Can't remember where I read this, I'll try to find it.
Yes, the other description for it is carb loading, but not the sort most people associate with the term (as you point out).
As far as I am aware, the technique has virtually been dispensed with by anyone knowing what they are doing. In all his posting on various forums over the years, Homeyba has never mentioned carbo loading or bonk training as a technique he has used in participating in various RAAMs.
In the context of a 67 year old taking part in a B+ grade 50-mile ride, it is virtually a pointless exercise, especially with the regimen that is involved. In the context of a RAAM, its use would only be for the first couple of hours of what is a multi-day event.