what about an upset stomach on the ride? - Page 2

Sorry did you say *bonking*, that has a different meaning in the UK.  (Sorry reverted back to secondary school humour then).

I'm with you on the need to taper and carbo-load.  To carbo load you only need the CHO intake and you could get this energy drinks and not *bulky* CHO foods like pasta, etc.  Its all about manipulating what you eat to get the desired effect.

If you try this, watch those teeth of yours and also watch the scales.  CHO drinks are very high in energy (that is the point of them after all) so its easy to take on more calories than you realise and put on a pound or two.  Work out how many calories in food you are not eating when you switch to your low bulk diet and replace these calories with energy drink.

How long are your rides anyway?

I've trained myself to "evacuate" (nice word, Persistence ;D ) shortly after I wake up in the morning, especially during the cycling season (sounds like potty training). I drink a cup of warm Milo (similar to a hot choclate drink, but I think any warm liquid, even warm water, will work), which helps to stimulate an early morning "evacuation". I usually need to go within 5 minutes of having the drink. Why it works, I don't know, but it does.

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and if you train yourself to go early enough, you may catch yourself napping on the loo  ;D

I had a frend caught napping with his head in the toilet, following oral evacuation.  The lad in question learned quickly that training on a bike does not prepare you for all events; like 'boat races' and other drinking games!!

;D

Let's not go into the other forms of evacuation right now.  (like nasal passage evacuation) It's almost lunch time.

What your friend doesn't realise is that this form of evacuation is easiest to clean-up when performed with a freezer.  Simply open up the freezer, empty out the contents of your stomach into it, then when it comes time to clean it up, simply lift out the frozen contents and throw them away.  Problem solved.   ;D

I used to do this in the garden, so the birds could clear the mess away in the morning!

Aaarrrrghhh!!   :P

<shaking head and lol> *

Look what I started! *Geez.

Actually, that isn't too bad, guys. *I am a country girl and have seen and heard worse.

*playing porn music in the background, just for 2Lap*

You might have a mild case of Acid Reflex. Ask your doctor about nexiums. They work. Gatorade and Gels upset my stomach, especilly Gatorade. Often when I crest a hill, I feel the acid reflex the most, but it helps with the pills. Find drinks that are better for your stomach. Experiment.
Also on hot days, I sometimes get a heat headache. Make sure you have a good helmet with lots of vents to provide enough air on to your head.