Well, found this
http://www.drmirkin.com/archive/6385.html, and then there was this :-
ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES
Common wisdom holds that taking anti-inflammatories or aspirin before cycling or other vigorous activity can reduce muscle soreness. However a study at the University of Georgia concluded that even at large doses (20 mg per kg or 4 standard aspirin for the average rider), aspirin did not delay the onset of muscle pain during exercise or reduce the perceived intensity when it occurred. In addition there is good evidence that using agents such as Motrin (ibuprofen) or aspirin on a regular basis increases the incidence of ulcers and can cause kidney and liver damage. How much is too much? If it's a regular part of your program, it's probably too much, and may be a sign that you are riding or training too hard.
The glucose hit is interesting and this article makes for some interesting reading
http://www.mysportscience.com/single-post/2015/02/05/What-to-eat-the-hour-before-a-race
Think this is a pre ride pre race tip I will pass on.