Hello all, looking for a bit of advise.
I am planning on doing a 250mile cycle for charity this summer, opting on doing 50 miles a day (Not much I know) but as it is from where I live to Lands End in the UK then there are going to be a lot of hills!
Traditionally when I go for smaller cycles I haven't had any problems with eating before hand or running out of energy, the most I have cycled in a day is about 60 miles.
However, if I am doing this in a matter of days/ a week, I need to know what to eat exactly.
Now I know Carbs are a must, but when to take them is what I am wondering? Would using the Carb loading method that starts 1 week before the event to build up glycogen in your muscles be best, or are there other methods that you recommend?
Also concerning electrolyte replenishment are there any products that you really recommend?
Also during the cycle are there any energy (aka glucose) products you also recommend?
I hope you can help!
I am planning on doing a 250mile cycle for charity this summer, opting on doing 50 miles a day (Not much I know) but as it is from where I live to Lands End in the UK then there are going to be a lot of hills!
Traditionally when I go for smaller cycles I haven't had any problems with eating before hand or running out of energy, the most I have cycled in a day is about 60 miles.
However, if I am doing this in a matter of days/ a week, I need to know what to eat exactly.
Now I know Carbs are a must, but when to take them is what I am wondering? Would using the Carb loading method that starts 1 week before the event to build up glycogen in your muscles be best, or are there other methods that you recommend?
Also concerning electrolyte replenishment are there any products that you really recommend?
Also during the cycle are there any energy (aka glucose) products you also recommend?
I hope you can help!