Lets say there is a new cyclist out there that at the current time knows zero about health, nutrition and supplements but has been riding 60-100 miles a week for 4 months and wants to attempt a century ride in the near future. In the most basic terms can you inform this cyclist what he should be eating and drinking before, during and after this century so as not to feel like "[censored]" when attempting this ride. For example: large plate of spaghetti several hours before, gatorade and pie during and ???? after.
Many Thanks
One other thing......do you really wear cycling shorts with nothing underneath? If so, do you shave there too?
Dude if you're riding that much you should be all right to ride. However, get a camelbak and fill it with gateraid and eat a few powerbars while you ride. Are you riding with a group?
If I can find someone to tolerate a newbie then I would like to ride in a group.
Iankatz said:
Dude if you're riding that much you should be all right to ride. However, get a camelbak and fill it with gateraid and eat a few powerbars while you ride. Are you riding with a group?
I currently commute 18-19 miles round trip to work on a Trek 4300 mountain bike at an average of 14-15 miles an hour. I am getting a Trek 1200 road bike before I attempt the century, so hopefully that will help up my average. The terrain is rolling to flat.
I currently commute 18-19 miles round trip to work on a Trek 4300 mountain bike at an average of 14-15 miles an hour. I am getting a Trek 1200 road bike before I attempt the century, so hopefully that will help up my average. The terrain is rolling to flat.
I've done the same, but with a trek 7000 to a trek 1500. get the 1500 if you can afford it you'll like it. Your speed will on the road bike will be around 19mph, and even faster if you get lighter tires. I have bontrager Xlights rims on my 1500 and they were worth the $400. As for the tires that it comes with, they're [censored], but good for commuting. you will feel your speed increase with lighter tires.
