Don't forget this on top of what you should be drinking anyway. Less than half a bottle in the time it takes to ride 30 miles doesn't sound much.
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oldwheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Isle of Mull
I was advised by a consultant doctor that I should drink at least 5 pints of water per day and a lot more if getting sweaty due to exercise or hot weather. Not difficult once you get into the habit of doing this. The downside is you need to stop for a piss more often than before you start this regime.
GlamorganGuy
Well-Known Member
Speaking from experience, a spoonful of flax seeds (sometimes called linseeds), either brown or golden, sprinkled on cereal, works wonders. Get into the habit of having it every day and I'm sure you'll see an improvement (increased water is important too of course). Best of luck!
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
Porridge (made with milk) and coffee for breakfast. Banana and oat bars for snacks. Ham rolls at cafe stops. I don't do cakes. Drink lots of fluids but save the beer for the evening.
A Kit Kat is a good treat for the last few miles of your day.
A Kit Kat is a good treat for the last few miles of your day.
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Juan Kog
permanently grumpy
It’s got to be a Tunnocks chocolate wafer biscuit.
Juan Kog
permanently grumpy
@slowmotion definitely agree with your breakfast of porridge and coffee .
Too give my porridge a protein boost I mix an egg into the milk before cooking.
I know its a combination that doesn’t appeal to everyone.
Too give my porridge a protein boost I mix an egg into the milk before cooking.
I know its a combination that doesn’t appeal to everyone.
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Jameshow
Veteran
I think I'd drink about 1l of fluids for 100miler on top of what I usually drink at meals cafe stops etc. But I'm not a heavy sweater and quite lightweight at 70kg.
Jameshow
Veteran
Also porridge on the ride too... Flapjack!
Must be make with raisin and apricots though!👍👍👍
Porridge is bland but everyone has a way of making it. Mine is sultanas, bannana and honey mixed in before it's in the microwave.
chriswoody
Legendary Member
- Location
- Northern Germany
I've been getting into homemade food for cycling lately, I've been making home made energy balls for during the day, a combination of Oats, Dates, Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Chia Seeds.
For an upcoming trip I've also just made up some Granola, with oats, honey, coconut oil and whatever nuts I feel like throwing in, I'll also probably add some blueberries or maybe some banana to it. Washed down with freshly brewed coffee it's a great way to start the day on a multi day trip.
With regards hydration, despite drinking the best part of four litres a day, if not more, I'd been having some issues with headaches and nausea, especially on hot days. This year in the Swiss Jura ride I took some High Five Zero hydration salts, which was an experiment for me. They come in a bunch of different flavours and I took some berry flavoured ones and surprisingly not only were they more than palatable, but they really helped stave off any headaches and problems, I actually felt really good and hydrated at the end of the day. I would commonly use about four litres of water a day, with two litres being plain water and two being the hydration salts and they worked really well, so much so that I use them a lot all through the summer, wether on tour or not.
For an upcoming trip I've also just made up some Granola, with oats, honey, coconut oil and whatever nuts I feel like throwing in, I'll also probably add some blueberries or maybe some banana to it. Washed down with freshly brewed coffee it's a great way to start the day on a multi day trip.
With regards hydration, despite drinking the best part of four litres a day, if not more, I'd been having some issues with headaches and nausea, especially on hot days. This year in the Swiss Jura ride I took some High Five Zero hydration salts, which was an experiment for me. They come in a bunch of different flavours and I took some berry flavoured ones and surprisingly not only were they more than palatable, but they really helped stave off any headaches and problems, I actually felt really good and hydrated at the end of the day. I would commonly use about four litres of water a day, with two litres being plain water and two being the hydration salts and they worked really well, so much so that I use them a lot all through the summer, wether on tour or not.
Jameshow
Veteran
My little rule to be broken is ..
Dry days eat outside, wet days eat in.
Sometimes you need a warm shelter as much as food.
Another trick is to get going before you have breakfast perhaps 15-20miles and then a decent breakfast and before lunch you have perhaps 60miles out of the way?!
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Dry days eat outside, wet days eat in.
Sometimes you need a warm shelter as much as food.
Another trick is to get going before you have breakfast perhaps 15-20miles and then a decent breakfast and before lunch you have perhaps 60miles out of the way?!
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HobbesOnTour
Guru
- Location
- España
I've had a serious education in hydration this summer. Temperatures were often in the 40s for days on end.
For me, the headaches come from exposure to the sun (wearing a helmet with bandana on head). Regular breaks in the shade were necessary.
At night, cramping became a painful, regular occurance, eased somewhat by stretching before bed and electrolytes bought from a pharmacy.
I've had either tablets (swallow with water) or fizzy, flavoured tabs to mix with water. Both work well although the flavoured ones can make warm water palatable.
Nausea generally came from too much water. 4 liters would be a "dry" day for me. I could easily consume 8, even more.
I found that when I stopped for the day if I had access to cold water I could demish 2 or 3 liters in an hour.
When I could I'd alternate 7-up/Sprite with water during the day.
Tease!
T4tomo
Legendary Member
I find I cycle further on a porridge breakfast before feeling the need for a snack than anything else. I chuck raisins into it whilst cooking and plenty of salt, then cold milk and syrup to serve!
To the original questions, little and often during the day for eating and then a hearty meal and beer/wine in the evening to fuel you up for the next day.
To the original questions, little and often during the day for eating and then a hearty meal and beer/wine in the evening to fuel you up for the next day.
Jameshow
Veteran
I've had a serious education in hydration this summer. Temperatures were often in the 40s for days on end.
For me, the headaches come from exposure to the sun (wearing a helmet with bandana on head). Regular breaks in the shade were necessary.
At night, cramping became a painful, regular occurance, eased somewhat by stretching before bed and electrolytes bought from a pharmacy.
I've had either tablets (swallow with water) or fizzy, flavoured tabs to mix with water. Both work well although the flavoured ones can make warm water palatable.
Nausea generally came from too much water. 4 liters would be a "dry" day for me. I could easily consume 8, even more.
I found that when I stopped for the day if I had access to cold water I could demish 2 or 3 liters in an hour.
When I could I'd alternate 7-up/Sprite with water during the day.
Tease!
Where were you touring?
Me I was riding to the south coast stupid old fool!
