Originally Posted by
sdastroguy
Thanks for all the input. I registered today for it.
I'll celebrate tonight by doing the 10 mile ride home and then a 20 mile loop around the MUP.
Right- You are now committed. Get the milage in and make certain the Butt/saddle interface is right. Make certain that you drink a bit more in the day at work- to get a bit better hydrated for the training rides- and start Carbo- Loading. Carbo-Loading is where you start eating more Carbo-Hydrates. Rice- Pasta- Sticky buns and PIE. Carbohydrates are where your energy on the rides will come from so throw the scales away for a couple of weeks. With extra riding you will lose weight but then gain it as Fat turns to Muscle.
As you are a newcomer- Don't throw the scales yet. On your training rides-You will need to drink. Weigh yourself before the ride and if you weigh more than 2lbs less after the ride- Then drink to make up the weight loss. Any loss on the ride will not be fat- It will be liquid so replace it within an hour of finishing the ride. If you do not rehydrate within an hour or so- You will pay for it the next day.
And Don't over do the riding- Commute every day if you have to but only do the extra miles every other day.
There is tons more information to give you but drink- Eat and rest are your main priorities now And getting the milage up of course.
Good luck.