Long distance Road riders take a look inside, help the roadnoob!!
On Aug 3rd I'm doing the 70mile gravel race on my 29er Mnt Bike and would like some ideas on a few things.
1. Food the night before? I've read to "Carb up”; pasta, spaghetti, stuff like that, any additional suggestions for night before meal?
2. Morning of meal? Start time is 9am, I plan to eat something around 6am, a few boiled eggs and fruit, strawberries/pineapple, any additional suggestions?
3. During ride hydration/food? I’m now being told no “Chase cars” are allowed so I’ll have to carry it all for the first 40miles. My plan right now is this.
-50oz Water Camel Back, 21oz Water Bottle on bike frame, 2x 17oz (Frozen) bottles of water in the 2 rear pockets of my Jersey and 1x 21oz Gatorade.
-Will tape Gu packets to my handle bars for easy rip and eat.
Any additional suggestions to eat during to first 40miles?
At 40 miles I’ll restock and do it all over again for the last 30miles. Should I try to eat something at 40miles? Maybe some fruit?
Yesterday I did 40miles @ 16.9 mph, I was defiantly tired at the end so I figure I’ll have to drop down to about 14.0 mph to make all 70miles.
If you have anything else helpful please post!!!
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