What to eat / drink before a ride?

[Luked1980]

Hi all.

Going to attempt my first 20 miler tomorrow.

Any advice on what to eat / drink before I go?

Luke

 

[davdandy]

Personally for a twenty miler i would eat anything you like.But if its your first time make sure you eat an hour before you ride.As for nutrition i don't think it matters that much,at least not for me.

 

[Massimo]

Hi Luke

You don't need to eat special food. Stay light, eat at least 2 hours before starting and take with you a couple of bananas and about 1lt of water.

Good luck

 

[Luked1980]

I am going out at 7am so it might be a early alarm clock for me then!!

 

[Apollonius]

Have your ususl breakfast then. I would guess 20 miles is you challenging yourself. If so then take some quick energy sweets in your jersey pocket for a quick boost as you go along.

 

[MikeW-71]

Good cycling breakfast - museli or porridge or cereal with a cup of coffee or tea. More than enough for 20 miles.

I prefer museli as whenever I've made porridge, it's like eating glue.

Have brekkie then after an hour or so away you go. Don't stuff yourself though.

 

[RedRider]

Extra helping of pasta the night before and if there's no time between a light breakfast and the ride a double espresso gives a buzz through the postprandial low.

 

[Luked1980]

Sounds like a round of alpen and coffee before I set off then!!! Wish me luck. Furthest I have done so far is 13 miles!

 

[Studley]

May the force be with you Luke !