Originally Posted by
bruce19
My sources indicate that at my weight (192lbs) and at a 13.5 mph average speed over 3 hr 44 min I would burn 3066 calories. I have used several on-line calorie expenditure tools and this the average. How someone could ride a bicycle for 3 hr. 44 min. at 13-14 mph on a route with 3800 ft of elevation (yesterday's ride) and burn calories in the hundreds is beyond me.
I should note that this is pretty consistent with my gf's HRM set up and another rider's Strava app info.
The accepted consumption in long-distance circles, and that used by Machka in her advice to people is 250 to 300 calories an hour is what you need to replenish on the bike. Your estimates might be a bit over the cards. All the energy estimators that we have come across have way overestimated the calories consumed for the exercise and intensity undertaken. You might use a bit more if you are on a hammerfest with the Cat 2 boys.
The catch here is that unless you are actively dieting for the days after the ride, and you are losing the weight, you are likely having fluid retention. That's why I asked about how often you are peeing in the day after the ride, and even the day after that.
I wouldn't worry about it too much. If you are showing a
trend upward over a month in your weight, yes there might be an issue with eating too much after a ride. But if not, or you are trending down, then things are OK.
There is a thought in weight loss not to be a slave to the scale, but rather record weights three times a week, at the same time every week with the same clothing. You can get way too wrapped up in the minutia of a few ounces here and there.
I would also suggest you go to the Training and Nutrition forum and ask some questions there. I can recommend reading some of Carbonfibreboy's posts on post-ride rehydration and refuelling.