How about this for a pre ride meal/drink

[Accy cyclist]

The other day when i did my first half century of miles for years i had about 5 sugar lumps before setting off back. It might be a placebo but after about 10 minutes my legs felt stronger and any aches disappeared. Now i know sugar gives you a short term rush so the affects don't last more than an hour but combining sugar with pasta might be the solution? How about boiling some pasta then blending it down with water and sugar. Do you think this would make a good short term/long term energy release meal/drink?

 

[vickster]

Yuck. Just have porridge which slow release unlike sugar and indeed white pasta. Add honey or brown sugar if preferred

 

[User19783]

Well Done, for doing your first 50miles,

If you want a sugar drink on the ride, take a bottle of flat (no bubbles)coke cola, and drink throughout your ride,

I am sure there will other suggestions.

Good luck

 

[Accy cyclist]

Yuck. Just have porridge which slow release unlike sugar and indeed white pasta. Add honey or brown sugar if preferred

Yes but i might not have time to sit down and eat something. Ok it might not taste nice but i could get it down fast and even take some with me in a drinks bottle

 

[ColinJ]

Yuck. Just have porridge which slow release unlike sugar and indeed white pasta. Add honey or brown sugar if preferred

I was discussing this subject with @Littgull on Saturday's forum ride. We are both fans of pre-ride porridge.

I make mine with one scoop of oats, one of milk and one of water. I add a pinch of salt, some honey, raisins, mixed seeds, chopped grapes, strawberries, banana, and an (apparently very controversial, judging from other people's reactions) finely chopped fiery chilli to give the porridge some 'kick'. Lots of healthy ingredients covering a spectrum of nutrients and energy release times, and very tasty.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I was discussing this subject with @Littgull on Saturday's forum ride. We are both fans of pre-ride porridge.

I make mine with one scoop of oats, one of milk and one of water. I add a pinch of salt, some honey, raisins, mixed seeds, chopped grapes, strawberries, banana, and an (apparently very controversial, judging from other people's reactions) finely chopped fiery chilli to give the porridge some 'kick'. Lots of healthy ingredients covering a spectrum of nutrients and energy release times, and very tasty.

Maybe i could have that but make it with lots of milk to get it down easier?

 

[vickster]

You said pre ride, just get up earlier. Or you can make it the day before and consume cold

The thought of liquidised pasta with sugar is making me gag!!

Or have a sandwich made with good stoneground bread and quality ham

 

[ColinJ]

Maybe i could have that but make it with lots of milk to get it down easier?

By experimenting with the amount of milk and water, and the cooking time you can end up with porridge anywhere from as runny as a thick soup, to an almost solid mass.

I like my porridge when the last of the liquid has been absorbed, but before it has become too stodgy. With all the extras I put in, it has a wonderful array of textures and flavours. Definitely nothing like the 'wallpaper paste' that some people seem to prefer!

 

[PeteXXX]

+1 for porage.. I tend to mix the oats and milk the night before and pop it in the fridge.
By the morning, it's soaked in nicely and ready to cook. I just go with a spoonful of syrup or honey in mine.

 

[The_Weekend_Report_Guy]

+ yuck..!

Pre ride: Agree with whoever said get up earlier and have a good portion of whatever your body wants.. Or takes or likes..

I mention this somewhere else..

My pre ride meal would be:

-4 slices of wheat toasted bread
-4 slices of ham (thin) if I am hungry migh jump this to 6.
-2 slices of cheddar cheese.
- Butter, up to you how much I calculate I use about 10 grams per sandwich.
- Coffee, milk and sugar..

This is about 700 calories to fuel me for at least 3 hours. (95 kilos here)

I don't like to eat on the bike but if I had to will be those clif bars or something similar.. a banana is always easy to carry and eat..

 

[Milkfloat]

Bowl of shreddies for me. If I am feeling particularly extravagant I might sprinkle half a teaspoon of sugar on. For a full on 'big ride' I may even add half a chopped banana - but this is very rare.

 

[Pope]

The other day when i did my first half century of miles for years i had about 5 sugar lumps before setting off back. It might be a placebo but after about 10 minutes my legs felt stronger and any aches disappeared. Now i know sugar gives you a short term rush so the affects don't last more than an hour but combining sugar with pasta might be the solution? How about boiling some pasta then blending it down with water and sugar. Do you think this would make a good short term/long term energy release meal/drink?

Sounds disgusting and will probably have the same texture as vomit.

Why not eat pasta, then have a sugary snack after?

 

[Gravity Aided]

Meusli, granola, coffee. Gets one going, keeps one going.

 

[zizou]

If pushed for time then try a microwave porridge, that only takes 2 minutes which will be considerably quicker than making pasta and blending it with sugar.

 

[Slioch]

The thought of liquidised pasta with sugar is making me gag!!

+1



Porridge plus a banana for me pre ride. And a can of full fat cola plus flapjack at a shop-stop mid-ride if a top-up is required.