Sandwiches While Riding? - Page 3

Originally Posted by Powerful Pete

OT: So are you coming over the pond to the Old World this summer for riding... ehm work?

Originally Posted by alienator

Well, some plans changed a bit. The current research isn't something we'll be allowed to present. More importantly, though, a cycling buddy in Auckland said to come on down, so the family and I are going to spend two weeks in New Zealand, with the bike, of course.

Originally Posted by Yojimbo_

I make sure to eat a good breakfast. I usually have a couple of bagels and some cereal with milk. Maybe a banana as well as I leave the house.

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Originally Posted by Powerful Pete

Thanks, but there are plenty of other things I would like from the US before Fig Netwons. If you can figure out a way to DHL me a six pack of everything bagels and a wee bit of scallion cream cheese (only from New York City), then I would become a very happy Italian.

That and maybe a New York Reuben sandwich. Not riding food, but with one of those babies I would have the calories for a 250 km ride...

Originally Posted by baj32161

If I could ship you one of either of these, I would Pete. There are very few things on Earth more delightful to eat than a Reuben Sandwich from either Katz's or Stage Deli in NYC. I am a diabetic and can't eat these things anymore, but there are times when I just can't walk past either of these delis and not get a Reuben. Of course I have it for lunch for about 3 days.

Cheers,

Brian

Originally Posted by monroe

Really ? I never eat breakfast and just fuel on the bike. All the advice I've had is that unless you can eat three hours before getting on the bike you'll be better off not eating before hand - possibly a bar a few minutes before. I have to say when I started not having breakfast ( which intially does feel like a leap of faith) I felt much better on rides of any length.
I just use carb gels and some anti-oxidant gels when doing anything over 2 hours - but this has to be a matter of taste (some on them aren't that palatable) . I like them more than the idea of some sandwiches stuffed in the back of my cycling shirt and actually eating (chewing something) is probably going to mean getting off the bike.

One of the most important parts of your nutirition is your recovery meal. You want to eat carbs and some protein within half an hour of finishing any ride over two hours to help replace your muscle glycogen. I know the sports science jury is still out ( or arguing) about some of this but it seems to work for me.

Well - my two cents.

Originally Posted by monroe

Really ? I never eat breakfast and just fuel on the bike. All the advice I've had is that unless you can eat three hours before getting on the bike you'll be better off not eating before hand - possibly a bar a few minutes before. I have to say when I started not having breakfast ( which intially does feel like a leap of faith) I felt much better on rides of any length.

Originally Posted by baj32161

If I could ship you one of either of these, I would Pete. There are very few things on Earth more delightful to eat than a Reuben Sandwich from either Katz's or Stage Deli in NYC. I am a diabetic and can't eat these things anymore, but there are times when I just can't walk past either of these delis and not get a Reuben. Of course I have it for lunch for about 3 days.

Cheers,

Brian

Originally Posted by garage sale GT

Ask your MD if you could possibly eat one while riding, so as to burn the glucose as it hits your blood!

Originally Posted by Powerful Pete

Monroe, how long are the rides you go on without any breakfast, just out of curiosity.

I would never go riding without eating something beforehand... but of course YMMV...

Originally Posted by monroe

I usually do either 80 or 150 km when training. So the longer ones take somewhere between 4- 4.5 hrs ( depending on the wind and who else is out on the road ).
Its interesting that there seems to be a general feeling here that you should eat breakfast (or at least eat within 3 hrs of riding) - I'll dig out the information I have regarding this if you're interested.

Originally Posted by kdelong

Now about your inability to ride and chew at the same time........!

Originally Posted by monroe

Haha - Well I fell into that one. I can actually chew gum and walk at the same time - but those 'give you jaw cramp' power bars, the only thing I've experimented with (chewing wise) while riding, didn't work out too well - I think I scared some people.

I think your right in saying 'each to his/her own.'
FYI some of the other info I have on this breaks down to something like this;

Eating (either simple sugars or complex carbs) = elevated blood sugar and so insulin release leading to low glucose levels in the blood.
= reduced ability to utilize stored fatty acids.
= higer insulin means faster muscle glycogen depletion

Unless you waited three hours

It does seem counter intuitive - but I have noticed the difference ( for me). All I can suggest is that if you've not tried just jumping out of your bed and into your cleats and away - find out. Just make sure you have some fuel to take with you, sandwiches or otherwise.