fatty Posted August 29, 2006 Posted August 29, 2006 Hello, I am going on a ling bike ride. From mississauga to niagara falls which is roughly around 120 KM. I am gonna go there and bike back. I want to know what supplements or food items I should take which will keep my energy going and at the same time help my endurance and not hinder my ability to keep going. I was thinking of taking protien bars, and sugar juices. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
lindya Posted August 29, 2006 Posted August 29, 2006 Hello, I am going on a ling bike ride. From mississauga to niagara falls which is roughly around 120 KM. I am gonna go there and bike back. I want to know what supplements or food items I should take which will keep my energy going and at the same time help my endurance and not hinder my ability to keep going. I was thinking of taking protien bars, and sugar juices. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Make sure you've got one of those front packs that you attach to the handle bars. God knows what they're called, but they're great for lightening the load in your backpack. You should be able to fit a camera, half litre of whatever you're drinking, and a small tube of sunscreen in there (you get small spray ones that are ideal for cycling trips). Glucose tabs are great for quick energy, and some trail mix would also be a good plan. If I were you, I'd thoroughly research the route to find out what amenities are available along it. Obviously if there are places where you can fill up on water, you're far better just taking juice concentrate to avoid carrying more stuff than you need. I wish I was going with you...it sounds amazing!
a4a Posted August 29, 2006 Posted August 29, 2006 one hell of a comfortable bike seat! and what she said ^ up there.
The slayer Posted August 29, 2006 Posted August 29, 2006 Twice as much water as you are planning to take and definately banana's! The rest depends on how long you plan to take really. Sounds great, do you mind if we all come as well?
Author fatty Posted August 29, 2006 Author Posted August 29, 2006 Hey, I will be bloging this wiht my freind, I will post the pictures. In total there is 220 KM. We are gonna stay the night at the falls and come leave the morning. I hope I can pull this off, I am 220 lbs and have a long way to go to loose some weight. But i have been going to the gym regularly all summer long. My number one concern is my butt is going to hurt soo badly.
The slayer Posted August 29, 2006 Posted August 29, 2006 Have you got a gel filled seat cover? If not get one!
Author fatty Posted August 30, 2006 Author Posted August 30, 2006 Hello, Well not exactly this trail but for the past 3 months I have been going to teh gym 3-4 days a week with 30 min cardio each day. I think I am good to go and should be a good challenge. I am bringing advil just incase I get sore or have muscle pains. I am going to keep a nice pace. Today I bought 6 powerade bottles 3 slim fast meal cans and 6 meal replacement bars. SO i think I am ok to get there and back. I will also spend the night at the falls and leave the next morning.
johan Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 When I was training a lot, I'd average 30 kph on long rides. Alone I could push that to 32-34 if I was trying to push. In a race you can expect 40 - 45. I don't know how hilly that ride is. Assuming it's relatively flat, I figure you'll average around 25 kilometers per hour. That's just based on the sense I get that you don't ride much, and you're pretty heavy. You might get closer to 30 if you and your friend eat and drink right and draft and trade-off. I do recommend trying to draft as much as possible to save yourself some effort. You'd be surprised what a difference it makes. It's cake if you remember two things: 1) Don't overlap wheels. 2) When you're in back, don't just stare at the wheel of the guy in front. Look up the road so you can see what he sees. For 120k, 25kph works out to something over 4 hours. Food: I figure one small meal per hour. Something dense like a couple of fig bars or a power bar. Once an hour, every hour. Be disciplined about it. Bonking is a miserable feeling. Drink: Do NOT drink anything rich like straight juice or the meal-in-a-can drinks you mentioned, unless you enjoy puking. You want something light like pure water or maybe water mixed with an electrolyte replacement. If you take gels, be sure to drink water with them, or you'll feel sick. I figure 3 to 4 regular-sized water bottles will be enough. Depends how hot it is. You can always stop along the way and buy some Gatorade. Because you're doing two days straight, it wouldn't hurt to massage your legs after the first day. That helps with recovery. That's why cyclists shave their legs: hair gets in the way. That and because hair and bandages are a bad mix. Good luck.
bluechocolate Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 Have you got a gel filled seat cover? If not get one! Or put some raw steaks down your shorts.
kymberann Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 Are you road racing or mountain biking? I am an avid cyclist. I've done two centuries this year! Love it! Get a good pair of bike shorts with the padding in the crotch. Get a bike jersey with pockets in the back. You can load up with goodies in the pockets! As for food, bananas and oranges and drink plenty of light liquids, gator ade, power ade, water! Most of all have fun!
Guest Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 Hey, I will be bloging this wiht my freind, I will post the pictures. In total there is 220 KM. We are gonna stay the night at the falls and come leave the morning. I hope I can pull this off, I am 220 lbs and have a long way to go to loose some weight. But i have been going to the gym regularly all summer long. My number one concern is my butt is going to hurt soo badly. A comfortable multi-gear bike with a wide gel filled seat. A Camel back filled with watered down gatorade is handy if you don't want to stop often. Ibuprofin and some kind of chafe and blister remedy. A spare pair of dry underwear and socks for each day on the road. Sunglasses and sunscreen. A form of reliable communication such as a cell phone and/or a VHF/UHF radio. Radios capable of the Ham bands, GMRS bands, or emergency channels will work if you're in a place the cell phone won't work.
lindya Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 Bonking is a miserable feeling. Are you kidding?? Hang on - is this another of those linguistic misunderstandings?? Aha... http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bonk
burning 4 revenge Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 From what I understand, cycling isn't the most effecient way to lose weight. I believe treadmill programs are much easier and much better for shedding fat. Plus, cycling just burns (but that's me, I can't stand bicycles). Of course my weight loss programs consist mostly of Marlboros and Maxwell House. I'm 5'8 and 145 lbs, so don't tell me it doesn't work.
Shyguy86 Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 I would bring a pick-up truck so you have a place to throw the bikes when you gas out and your arse is burning from seat rash! Ever consider you might be biting off more than you can chew?
bluechocolate Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 From what I understand, cycling isn't the most effecient way to lose weight. My understanding is that cycling is a better work out, it requires balance & co-ordination as well as burning fat. But you'd probably not want to be going on a trip like this carrying some fat along anyway.
MsArtful Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 I know it seems obvious, but don't forget your oil and bike pump. Make sure to get your bike serviced before you go. If you haven't cycled in a while, I'd suggest going on two or three two hour bike rides here and there before hand, so you get used to handling your bike again. Remember to tell people the exact route you will be taking, and roughly when you should be back.
lindya Posted September 3, 2006 Posted September 3, 2006 From what I understand, cycling isn't the most effecient way to lose weight. I believe treadmill programs are much easier and much better for shedding fat. Cycling definitely gets rid of fat, but it builds up muscle which is obviously denser than fat. So it's possible to look skinnier after a couple of weeks of regular cycling, but to end up weighing slightly more. Some advantages cycling has over treadmill running a) exposure to fresh air and sunshine b) purpose (eg getting from A to B) c) more sensory stimulation. d) generally looks a lot cooler than the treadmill hamster thing I would bring a pick-up truck so you have a place to throw the bikes when you gas out and your arse is burning from seat rash! Ever consider you might be biting off more than you can chew? A good point: 120 kms is a lot to undertake in a oner. I probably cycle about 50 miles a week and am reasonably (though certainly not spectacularly) fit. If I do 20 miles in one day, I'm really feeling it at the end of the day.
burning 4 revenge Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 I probably cycle about 50 miles a week and am reasonably (though certainly not spectacularly) fit. :love:
Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 I ride alot and usually do at least one 100km + ride a week. I would carry the following: 2 spare tubes pump / puncture repair kit minimum of 2 water bottles 3 energy bars ( get them from bike shops ) And just make sure you are well hydrated and have ate before you go. Have Fun.
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