Need nutrition advice
I'm doing the Mt. Diablo Challenge (11 miles one way, 3250 feet of climbing) in a few weeks and I was wondering what I should eat before and during the ride. It starts at 8:30 am.
Normally, my breakfast is cold cereal (shredded wheat) with milk, a banana, and then some OJ. Should I have one of those gels before or during the ride? Any alternative suggestions for breakfast that will supply me with more energy? Should I eat a different dinner? (I wouldn't think that carbo loading would make a difference in a such a short race, but what do I know.)
By the way, my goals are modest - about 1:30 and finish in the top 70%. My excuse?, I'm 59.
Pcad is a brash, young-un to me