Hi , i weigh 155 lbs and relatively lean (not sure my % body-fat ,still looking for somewhere to have that measured) but am unsure how much to eat whilst out on a ride.
Whats the magic number of carbs/calories to consume per hour of riding per lb of bodyweight?
Do i need to get special low-fat energy bars designed for biking , as the so called 'power-bars' i picked up from a healthfood shop seemed quite high in fat content.Or will i just burn that straight off?
I tend to ride for an hour a time (averaging 30km/hr) during the week then do 3-4 times that length (at 26-28km/hr) at the weekend.
ps: i guess whilst im here i should ask about hydration too.I usually just use 2 bottles of water.If i want to take it to the next level , whats a good energy-related drink to sip on the go?
Whats the magic number of carbs/calories to consume per hour of riding per lb of bodyweight?
Do i need to get special low-fat energy bars designed for biking , as the so called 'power-bars' i picked up from a healthfood shop seemed quite high in fat content.Or will i just burn that straight off?
I tend to ride for an hour a time (averaging 30km/hr) during the week then do 3-4 times that length (at 26-28km/hr) at the weekend.
ps: i guess whilst im here i should ask about hydration too.I usually just use 2 bottles of water.If i want to take it to the next level , whats a good energy-related drink to sip on the go?