Originally Posted by
PeteHski
Pacing, hydration and nutrition are the main things to consider. Eat and drink little and often. Pace slower at the start and don’t eat or drink anything you haven’t tested beforehand. Also don’t wear anything brand new, especially regarding contact points ie shoes, shorts, gloves.
In regards to hydration and nutrition, I set my Wahoo computer with a reminder every 30 min..."EAT!". For me, this means a gel or a big swig off the high-carb mix in my bottles (I run carbs in my bottles and plain water in a hydro pack). I try to keep a fairly steady carb intake for the whole ride, with a couple of larger hits along the way. My preference is a pack of energy chews mid-morning, and a protein bar around lunchtime. Tip: Drink before you're thirsty and eat before you're hungry.