If you're riding for more than an hour at a time, you need some kind of nutrition to keep you going. The food should be high in carbohydrates and low in fat. Energy gels and bars are good choices, but not all cyclists can tolerate these during their ride. |
It's really important to practice with different combinations in your training rides. |
Many people think that since they are riding all these miles, they can eat whatever they want, but they end up gaining weight. Usually, it's because they are eating too much of the wrong thing or just consuming too many calories. Remember, we can eat back calories a lot quicker than we can burn them off. |