Trail Ninja Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 So, don't know if this has been dealt with before, but what do you guys and gals prefer to eat during the ride? Obviously we are limited to what they serve sometimes.What do you prefer and what works well. Also, what do you guys gulp down for breakfast? This should also be relevant to stage racing and endurance stuff such as Attakwas etc. 1, 2, 3 and ...........................gooi
corriekuilder Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Depends on the distance,short rides-nothing but water;medium rides-futurelife and some low-fibre fruit,long rides(60km and up),whip up a low-fibre smoothie,peanutbutter and honey sarmie. The reason I use low fibre,is because during a ride/race, I do not want to become #cliftonpooper. During rides,especially long rides,I take a race mix(500ml), and plain water,and in my pockets some dates(woolies) and a gel. This works for me, every persons body react differently to different foods, so maybe experiment a bit until you find what works for you.
Mojoman Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Oats or some toast for me. When I did eat them I used to enjoy a egg and solders for breakfast! Peanut butter and banana sarmie and energy drinks for long rides.
NotSoBigBen Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 2 boiled eggs for breakfast (every day whether riding or not). If it's a 'race' I will take 200ml of water with 4 scoops of FiT DuraTrain about 2hrs before, training irrespective of distance or time I eat nothing else (can be up to 90k's MTB, round about 5hrs) On the ride if it's training just water and perhaps a banana for halfway if it's a ride longer than 3hrs 'racing' I take 1 bottle of FiT CarboSupreme, 1 bottle of water and 1 SupaGoo for every half an hour, if it's longer than 3hrs or so I will take bananas (half for every hour)
Brickleberry Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Have recently started having corn thins (corn rice cakes) with peanut butter and honey. Have found it very pleasant and has all you could need for a long ride. Drink wise, I'm with the water only crew , have yet to find a palatable energy drink during heavy excersize or one that I felt any gain from.
Eddy Gordo Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Peanut butter sarmies workDates are awesome for on the ride especially with water.
Veebee Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 have yet to find a palatable energy drink during heavy excersize or one that I felt any gain from. Cadence carbofuel or marathon ?? I find they go down easy and has sustainable energy.
Hackster Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Woolies baby food - either long life or fresh. It's a puree so it goes down easily. No preservatives, or added anythings. Tastes good too. Disclosure - I have an interest in the company. But have also heard of other folk using the same on some major stage races.
RocknRolla Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 I mix futurlife with water to make a shake, because I have texture issues. then on longer riders (3 hours) I have a banana and I always have a futurelife bar in the back pocket in case. I have 32gi carb drink in the bottle when doing more than 2 hours.
nonky Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 I used to do the egg thing before races/long rides but have now switched to futurelife (regular, protein and especially oats versions) with surprisingly good results.Normally, 3 boiled eggs and toast AFTER training ride.During long rides/races BANANAS, mixed nuts, jelly babies, bar one (when sugar required).I try avoid Coke during and after, as my stomach doesn't like it.Goos only for an emergencyStill looking for the right race drink - have tried USD Purefit, 32GI and others but they all make me salivate / "slimy".
Eddy Gordo Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 I have used a monster energy drink in my bottle. However I normally mix about 60-70% monster with water. Still uncertain about it but it does give energy.
SwissVan Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Breakfast before training or racing is usually the same thing:4 or 5 table spoons of low sugar not roasted muesliAdd the followingSome chopped up fresh fruit (mango or pineapple or whatever fresh fruit is available)1 scoop whey protein isolate1 small probiotic drink or a little joghurt Add water, mix and enjoy with a coffee Favourite snack on long rides:Toasted white bread snackwich with Peanut butter, banana and honey mix.
robsc Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Before ride a sachet of Oats so Easy boiling water and a tablespoon of honey , during ride a banana + Jungle energy bar (peanut butter) flavour and Nutritech Endurade in my water bottles
NordicElf Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 Sub 2 hour rides no breakfast and only water.Longer than 3 hours I have 2 scoops EnduraShake - I can't eat early in the morning, but the vanilla tastes like ice-cream, so have no problems getting it down.EnduraPower Lemonade in the bottle - 1 scoop per 750ml. Very light taste.Race Food bars every hour. I've found doing the same nutrition routine during training has helped me to stick to it during racing, it took my body a while to appreciate this, especially taking something in before riding. If anyone is interested EnduraPower & EnduraShake are local products made by Pace and Power and are fantastic. I'm just a happy customer and a fan!http://www.paceandpower.za.net/
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