Yesterday, I did a ride with friends that ended up being 64 miles and over 4,000' of climbing. The distance and climbs were not an issue at all, but I was getting leg cramps at the 6-7 miles left to go mark, with all uphill to go.

Here is the Strava link https://www.strava.com/activities/63...ref_map=%5B%5D

A few things, I started out fasted (like I always do for morning rides, regardless of length and speed) but had plenty of water, electrolytes and a gel for the ride. About a half hour before the cramps started (55 miles into the ride), we stopped at a bakery and I had a 'Mountain Dew" with a crescent rugula. I never drink soda but it just seemed like the right thing to have at the moment.

A few cramps when I got home but after a beet salad w apple cider vinegar, they stopped. The odd thing here is that I never cramp up during a ride. Sometimes after a ride and rarely ever night time cramps, unless I have a beer. That seems to bring on night time cramps for me, and night time bathroom trips too, lol.

Last thing, on a steep climb, we had a fast decent and for the first time ever, my front tire shimmied violently (about 45 mph). The bike is a Specialized Roubaix and nothing was loose (headset, wheel, etc) but I barely saved myself from a near wreck. That was not a good feeling but I did squeeze the top tube with my knees and shift my weight back and that helped a lot.

I'm fine today and looking to ride again tonight with the club but wanted to learn from this. Oh, I have only been riding for 11 months, so I am not that experienced, hence why I ask the questions.

Thanks in advance for the anticipated help.