Coronation Double Century

[Roadie81]

Interested to learn what other participants will eat and drink DURING the event. In 2008 I bailed at 160km stop because I didn't eat enough. 2009 I did finish but was severely hydrated (nausea, shortness of breath etc.) Probably should have hooked myself onto a drip at the finish but was so relieved to have finished and had a 2 hour drive back to CT!

 

The heat seems to drastically affect my performance. Rode 170km on Saturday in the cooler weather and was 100%. Not so much for the One Tonner which took place in hot conditions. That nauseas feeling was back!

 

Seems one has to make allowance for what might be palatable in extreme heat that can be expected in and around Swellendam. Sugary gels and bars will not be sufficient and probably unpalatable after 6 hours.

 

My thinking is to use the sweeter stuff on the bike and to eat something more normal at the stops.

 

What say you guys.

[fandacious]

eat all the time. eat when you're not hungry. eat anything.

 

remember, you're gonna burn at least 7000kcal (double what you would burn during a normal non cycling day) in around 8hrs.

 

If you eat enough, you don't really need the super sweet drinks. you can make them a little weaker, or drink water in between.

 

make sure you have enough bottles and fresh food at the pit stops.

 

I find nougat works quite well for me on the longer rides - but that doesn't necessarily mean it will work for you. Everyone is different. For double century ONE TONNER I downed a bottle of Game before the start and then had 2 bottles on the bike which i finished just before the end. In total I ate 4 jungle oats energy bars while riding. I only burnt around 5400kcal in just over 4hrs, but like I said - everyone is different.

 

good luck

Edited November 1, 2010 by fandacious

[Roadie81]

Thanks Fandacious. I weigh 63kgs on a fat day and am +- 6ft so my body really doesnt have much reserves at it's disposal hence me paying particular attention to this topic.

[fandacious]

Thanks Fandacious. I weigh 63kgs on a fat day and am +- 6ft so my body really doesnt have much reserves at it's disposal hence me paying particular attention to this topic.

 

Fat isn't really an effective fuel for an aerobic sport like cycling, and certainly not over a "short" period of time like 8 hrs. You will feel like death if you run out of glycogen.

 

You'll be surprised how far a big jungle oats breakfast goes the morning before the race. If you eat properly for 2 days before the race, you should have enough glycogen reserves to cover your first 100km quite happily. However, you should start stuffing your face around 50km so that your muscles never run out of glycogen supply. If you run out of carbs and start burning fat, you will wish you were dead.

 

The energy drinks are good at replacing electrolytes and keeping you hydrated. I'm not sure how much carbs you actually get from an energy drink. Food is always a far better supply of carbs, but it does take a little longer to digest

[Tiny K]

Leave the sweet stuff - it'll spike your sugar and then force you to take more sugar every 30 - 45 min.

 

During the one tonner I tried the following which was suggested by bikemonster - aptly named a bikemonster special. It is a bread roll with peanut butter and banana. Yes it sounds gross, but it is actually quite great. Low GI meals are better to stabalise your sugar levels.

 

I don't know what you drink but may I suggest 32GI? It's a great low GI juice and keeps you good for long.

 

Take loads of water. For the one long stretch take a camelback / Hydration pack.

 

That's about it - just keep hydrated and fueled food wise. Gels and sweet stuff could also be the reason that you are feeling nauseous - sugar levels yo-yoing.

 

Hope it helps

[Dicky DQ]

Drink LOTS the night before, keep everyone awake and pass out in your tent at about 01:00. Wake up dehydrated and make your way to the start drinking all you can on the way. Feel like death for the 1st 3hrs and come back to life in the last 3hrs. So your body thinks you are doing a 3hr ride.

 

Should put you in contention for a sub 6 hr DC.

 

Or do want everyone else tells you. Drink and eat all you can.

[niklasvm]

this year your team support vehicle is allowed to follow you so you'll be able to plan your nutrition a lot better.

[fandacious]

this year your team support vehicle is allowed to follow you so you'll be able to plan your nutrition a lot better.

 

seriously? wow thats awesome... so you dont have to stop @ the pit stops?

 

shees - there will be loads more sub6 this year

[Dicky DQ]

Still not allowed to feed on the go as far as I know, so the stops still need to be stops. I think, but may be wrong.

[GT22]

Hi

 

First of all be well trained.

 

I also eat the jungle bars,and my wife

makes bran muffins with diced apple in it.

If you eat dates you can grate sum and mix it with bread,(crumble the bread)and make little balls you can put in your mouth.

And drink 750ml/hour energy drink and water.

 

Well this works for me!!

 

So good luck.

And enjoy the ride.

[fandacious]

Still not allowed to feed on the go as far as I know, so the stops still need to be stops. I think, but may be wrong.

 

Feeding and service may take place along the route, EXCEPT at the NO FEEDING ZONES AND ON DESCENTS , which is clearly demarcated on the route map and detailed in the route description and route maps supplied by the organisers.

very cool...

[Dicky DQ]

Feeding and service may take place along the route, EXCEPT at the NO FEEDING ZONES AND ON DESCENTS , which is clearly demarcated on the route map and detailed in the route description and route maps supplied by the organisers.

very cool...

 

Ja but I think it still means you got to stop to feed can't do it while moving. But needs to be checked out. Will be a biiiig change if it is allowed. Remember you are not even allowed to get water/drinks from ppl at waterpoints while you are moving on your bike.

[Roadie81]

Can someone say stop at 130km!

[GT22]

Is it legal to help a team mate up a hill?

Last year I got warned.

And after the race every one said that i am allowed to help.

 

Can some one assure me?

[riaanb]

Ja but I think it still means you got to stop to feed can't do it while moving. But needs to be checked out. Will be a biiiig change if it is allowed. Remember you are not even allowed to get water/drinks from ppl at waterpoints while you are moving on your bike.

 

Vehicle has to stop and pull right off the road. All cyclists have to be stopped and off the road and behind the vehicle. No feeding/bottles on the go allowed.

[Wannabe]

Vehicle has to stop and pull right off the road. All cyclists have to be stopped and off the road and behind in front of the vehicle. No feeding/bottles on the go allowed.

If memory serves me right, this is what the latest brief said.

Edited November 10, 2010 by Wannabe