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In article <[email protected]>, pam_in_sc <[email protected]>
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>I'm interested in web sites or rules of thumb for carbohydrate needs for
>long rides, for someone who isn't a trained athlete but is in the
>process of getting into shape.
>
>I have diabetes so I can't do carbohydrate loading beforehand. Last
>weekend I had a high carb breakfast then pumped up my tires and blew a
>tube. I didn't have another (learned that lesson) and the bike shop was
>closed so I just couldn't ride, and my blood glucose went too high
>because I didn't work off my breakfast. I'm type 2 (no medication) and
>my body seems to be pretty good still at maintaining my blood glucose
>level while actually exercising--I've not had problems with going either
>too high or too low while exercising.
>
>I'm not going very fast but in pretty hilly terrain--1/2 mile or so in
>first gear several times in every hour of riding. The longest rides I
>have done so far have been 3 to 4 hours, 40 miles or so, and for recent
>long rides I have varied from 30 grams of carbohydrate (and a total of
>500 calories) to 90 grams of carbohydrate (and a total of 800 calories)
>total of everything I ate right before and during the ride. That has
>felt like plenty to keep my energy up.
>
>I'm working towards a 66 mile organized ride the first weekend in
>October. Do I just scale up what I am doing 50%, or am I going to need
>to replace more energy to go a longer distance?
>
>Pam
>
Hi Pam in SC
Keep up the good work Being a type 2 myself I don't carbo load but do eat
during rides of 80 miles or more.
You need to make better contingency plans though. Blowing a tube is not a
serious excuse for not riding. You should have spares at ALL times and a fresh
patch kit. Carry at least two tubes with you on the trail. When experienced
riders get flats many swap the flat tube and repair the flat after they get
home. Do carry a patch kit too though. I generally carry a patched tube and a
new tube. If an emergency arises and someone else needs a tube they get the
patched one first. If I flat first, I get the patched one. I generally carry a
partially used patch kit and a new one for the same reason. The hapless rider
gets the partial kit. As you begin to put more miles in you will likely get
more flats. It comes with the territory especially if you happen to ride on
worn tires. I know better but often do it anyway. Believe me, you will get good
at changing tubes and tires.
Have you considered yet how you are going to ride when the winter weather turns
bad? You might ask here how others use cycling trainers and or rollers. I don't
have a need for these myself but others use them for good effect until spring
or a warm winter day. Keep on cranking, we're rooting for you.
writes:
>
>I'm interested in web sites or rules of thumb for carbohydrate needs for
>long rides, for someone who isn't a trained athlete but is in the
>process of getting into shape.
>
>I have diabetes so I can't do carbohydrate loading beforehand. Last
>weekend I had a high carb breakfast then pumped up my tires and blew a
>tube. I didn't have another (learned that lesson) and the bike shop was
>closed so I just couldn't ride, and my blood glucose went too high
>because I didn't work off my breakfast. I'm type 2 (no medication) and
>my body seems to be pretty good still at maintaining my blood glucose
>level while actually exercising--I've not had problems with going either
>too high or too low while exercising.
>
>I'm not going very fast but in pretty hilly terrain--1/2 mile or so in
>first gear several times in every hour of riding. The longest rides I
>have done so far have been 3 to 4 hours, 40 miles or so, and for recent
>long rides I have varied from 30 grams of carbohydrate (and a total of
>500 calories) to 90 grams of carbohydrate (and a total of 800 calories)
>total of everything I ate right before and during the ride. That has
>felt like plenty to keep my energy up.
>
>I'm working towards a 66 mile organized ride the first weekend in
>October. Do I just scale up what I am doing 50%, or am I going to need
>to replace more energy to go a longer distance?
>
>Pam
>
Hi Pam in SC
Keep up the good work Being a type 2 myself I don't carbo load but do eat
during rides of 80 miles or more.
You need to make better contingency plans though. Blowing a tube is not a
serious excuse for not riding. You should have spares at ALL times and a fresh
patch kit. Carry at least two tubes with you on the trail. When experienced
riders get flats many swap the flat tube and repair the flat after they get
home. Do carry a patch kit too though. I generally carry a patched tube and a
new tube. If an emergency arises and someone else needs a tube they get the
patched one first. If I flat first, I get the patched one. I generally carry a
partially used patch kit and a new one for the same reason. The hapless rider
gets the partial kit. As you begin to put more miles in you will likely get
more flats. It comes with the territory especially if you happen to ride on
worn tires. I know better but often do it anyway. Believe me, you will get good
at changing tubes and tires.
Have you considered yet how you are going to ride when the winter weather turns
bad? You might ask here how others use cycling trainers and or rollers. I don't
have a need for these myself but others use them for good effect until spring
or a warm winter day. Keep on cranking, we're rooting for you.