Eating back 3,000 calories

Tracey_Smith
Tracey_Smith Posts: 199
edited September 28 in Food and Nutrition
I'm doing the Great Yorkshire Bike Ride tomorrow, 73 ish miles, should be a fairly painless ride after The Stang and Tan Hill the other weekend. Looking for approx 4 - 4.5 hours tops. My boyfriend is riding both ways 140+ miles. I'm looking to burn of about 3,000+ calories. Any idea on what would be the best way to get plenty of "good" calories back in as I don't want to fill up on loads of carbs! The last time I rode hard for a long time I had no appetite so I need something light as well.

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  • catcrazy
    catcrazy Posts: 1,740 Member
    Not sure on what foods but it doesn't have to be after the ride, start the day before so you have enough fuel before you start and carry on til the day after.


    Oh and good luck n well done, to your boyfriend too (i'm saddle sore just thinking about it!)
  • KatyE213
    KatyE213 Posts: 447 Member
    Nuts, avocado, peanut butter on toast? I actually don't like peanut butter but I know lots of people use it when they need some extra calories. I do like nuts tho and luv avocado. Good luck on your bike ride by the way, sounds like hard work!! Enjoy :smile:
  • Kayamooh
    Kayamooh Posts: 45 Member
    nuts! a lot of calories for surprisingly little!
  • fitnessjch
    fitnessjch Posts: 449 Member
    How about lucozade sports drinks etc - that'll bulk up on the calories as well as extra food you eat.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Take energy gels with you and drink one every hour. I you don't have pockets, tuck them under your bra strap! I can't do ANYTHING for two hours or more without them. I like Science In Sport GO gel as it's isotonic so you don't have to glug down gallons of water and isn't full of nasties.

    You will need carbs to replenish your muscles afterwards. Why not balance it with protein? When I've done something massive, I LOVE steak and chips, or a jacket spud, and a pile of veg. You've earned it!
  • skinimin
    skinimin Posts: 252 Member
    If this is a one off thing I wouldn't worry about trying to eat it all back. Just eat what your appetite will allow, maybe a protein bar or a granola bar or something? If you're really worried about it then just add 100-200 calories to your daily intake each day until you've made up the difference. You won't go into starvation mode or have any long term health risks/damage from not eating back all those calories if this is a one off thing.
  • Dinob661
    Dinob661 Posts: 251 Member
    as many have already said....nuts. 1oz of almonds is 160 calories... 1oz!!!!!!
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