cycling in the morning

[pyjamas89]

Hi all not sure if I've posted this to the right place but I've just recently started cycling again to get a bit fitter and trying to go every day however because of work this means i need to go in the morning. When i went oit this morning i had a mega sugar crash and couldn't go as far as i have done previously (but that could be because i had to take a break so probably not as fit) so my question is what would be tge best thing to eat first thing to stop ot happening again?
Many thanks

 

[mjr]

Porridge? And carry some dextrose tablets?

 

[wheresthetorch]

Bowl of cereal with sliced banana.

 

[vickster]

Porridge with or without sugar, fruit, honey, however you prefer it. I just go for a half skimmed milk, half water gruel substance, don't like it sweetened

 

[PeteXXX]

Porage. Usually with some syrup. Also, take a banana with you for an energy boost.

 

[Sittingduck]

How long are you riding for and at what level of effort?

 

[Mo1959]

Maybe you're setting out too fast, especially if you are conscious of having to be back for work. I regularly cycle up to 40 miles first thing on just a cup of coffee and enjoy my breakfast when I get back. If you are struggling though, something like porridge or cereal should be plenty to keep you going.

 

[xxDarkRiderxx]

Porridge with sliced banana and spoonful of honey over the top.

 

[leedsmick]

I've found sometimes it's a case of overdoing it the day before. I went out this lunchtime for an hour and was seriously slow compared to how i usually am, i did my first 30 mile ride yesterday and my legs were like lead today. I'm having a rest day tomorrow as i just couldn't get going at all today.

 

[pyjamas89]

How long are you riding for and at what level of effort?

Only about 20 mins at the moment cant seem to go to far at the moment an im guessing my level is quite low because i keep getting overtaken by other cyclists

 

[Sittingduck]

I think it's just because you are new. Keep going out - maybe take off a cpl of days per week, if you're feeling drained. For 20 mins I don't personally think you need to eat anything pre-ride. Maybe have a small glass of water before going out.

 

[vickster]

But eat something if you are riding for 20 minutes and then going to work. Would you normally forego breakfast and then do something active? Are you commuting?

If you're doing a 20 minute loop and then going home and can eat then perhaps it's not needed, but why shouldn't you just eat beforehand. I don't personally leave the house without breakfast even when flying off somewhere for work at silly o clock

 

[pyjamas89]

It was just because I had a sugar crash on the first morning so didn't want to go out without something to keep me going.
I would normally have breakfast before work and I commute not cycle in just trying to get my fitness back up I used to be able to do a 10mile cycle without too many problems

 

[vickster]

Do you have diabetes? When and what had you last eaten?

 

[screenman]

For a early morning ride I often go out on empty.