Originally Posted by thecoon

Funny thread. I notice on group rides that people eat energy bars way too often. Then they drink their energy drinks. Then when they get home, they have a big meal because they had a big ride. There is no reason to eat anything on a ride less than 2 hours. There is a gal in a local club that I had never met but only heard about. Her rides were always 100mi plus and included some major grades. When I met her I fully expected some ripped and toned woman who would kick most peoples behind. Guess what, she was a fat, short nurse who rode all day and ate all day. What a surprise.