Tackling my first century ride in September
07-21-12, 03:06 PM
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Tackling my first century ride in September
Hi everyone,
I'm attempting my first century in Lake Tahoe September 22nd. Any tips/advice for newbies? I have read that I should consume about 250-300 calories per hour on the bike. Where should these calories come from? Fruit, energy bars, food from the main lunc rest stop, etc.
To give a bit of a background on my "fitness" level. I started biking 3 summers ago. Last summer, I commuted to and from work, about 75 miles/week. In September 2011, I did the Tour de Tahoe (72 miles) and then a 66 miler the following weekend. This summer, I uped my weekly rides to 100-140 miles per week, between work commute and weekend rides.
In this process, I have lost a total of 85 pounds and feel strong on the bike. However, I am quite nervous about my food intake and nutrition during the century ride. Any tips would be so helpful.
Thanks!
I'm attempting my first century in Lake Tahoe September 22nd. Any tips/advice for newbies? I have read that I should consume about 250-300 calories per hour on the bike. Where should these calories come from? Fruit, energy bars, food from the main lunc rest stop, etc.
To give a bit of a background on my "fitness" level. I started biking 3 summers ago. Last summer, I commuted to and from work, about 75 miles/week. In September 2011, I did the Tour de Tahoe (72 miles) and then a 66 miler the following weekend. This summer, I uped my weekly rides to 100-140 miles per week, between work commute and weekend rides.
In this process, I have lost a total of 85 pounds and feel strong on the bike. However, I am quite nervous about my food intake and nutrition during the century ride. Any tips would be so helpful.
Thanks!
07-21-12, 03:47 PM
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Perfect! Just what I was looking for. Thanks
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85 pounds! Congratulations! That's quite an accomplishment.
On a century if you do eat too much just ride slow for a while until your stomach feels better.
On a century if you do eat too much just ride slow for a while until your stomach feels better.
07-23-12, 08:25 AM
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Congrats on the weight loss.
Whatever you did for food during the 72 mile Tour de Tahoe should work the same for a full century...you'll just keep at it for about two more hours.
Whatever you did for food during the 72 mile Tour de Tahoe should work the same for a full century...you'll just keep at it for about two more hours.
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