Originally Posted by will dehne

Had a very interesting two day trip. I did something new (for me) which I can share with a word of caution. I started the day on Tuesday with a big BF: Triple oatmeal, Raisin Bran, strawberries, milk. Drove 2:30 hrs to Camp Douglas, WI. Biked 100 miles on just Hammer and GU Gel. Both are loaded with caffeine and I had one 100 calorie package per hour until I got to Trempealeau, WI on the Mississippi.
Lots of water. I had enough energy to circle around the Wildlife Park. Dinner was Ahi Tuna Steak rare with mashed potatoes fortified with garlic and veggies. Two dinner rolls and a bottle of red wine.
Next day a repeat of the first day. Same nutrition. The last 15 miles on a paved trail from Elroy to Camp Douglas. I raced a military guy on a Trek Madone. I was on a 40# Trail Bike. I dropped him by cranking my HR up to 140 and holding it there. We talked and he turned out to be 53 (I am 66).
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Word of caution. I did sleep well but feel jittery this morning like on an overdose of caffeine. Have been drinking lots of milk to counter that effect.