Originally Posted by kandnhome
However, I'm supposed to ride in RAGBRAI next year which is about 500 miles in a week's time. I see from most of the posters who seem informed on the Atkins diet that I'll have to modify the diet to allow for increased carb intake for quite a while before I get there, so that i can build adequate base milage.
Hmmm, RAGBRAI on Atkins, does that mean you'd miss out on pancakes and beer (it's not just for breakfast anymore

). I guess you could find the Porkchop Man for food.
I think you'll have to modify the diet with whatever feels right. Personally, I can't image riding without lots of carbs.
-murray