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I recently went out for 2.5 hours and I crashed (or bonked) and got muscle cramps. Based on my understanding what I would eat would be minor in comparison to what I burn for those hours. Think of a payday bar (just one square) something with sugar and protein. If you are riding for multiple hours, you are burning around…
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THAT"S GREAT! The shorts make a difference. And you are probably over the worst part anyways.
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THANKS Susan! My hubby is a cyclist but I have stopped asking for help. It's probably not what's best for our relationship. :) He is the one that put me in the pedals without ever practicing going up a hill. After that first ride, I said I was either done biking or he had to switch my pedals. Then the next day I thought,…
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I am so glad to find this post! I am training for a 45 mile ride in September. So far the longest I have gone is 31 miles. I live in the mountains at about 7000 - 8000 feet elevation. That means all of my rides have a lot of hills and elevation. 7/21 - 31 miles - over 1000 feet of elevation 7/24 - 11 miles - 560 feet…
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lottabottle, I am fairly new to cycling. It seems to take 3 weeks before my seat area is OK. (I don't know if it's ever good!) A few things might help. Padded shorts (FOR SURE!) I actually use skirts. They have padded shorts under and then the skirt over. To me it is better than those hug everywhere shorts. Make sure you…
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Republic of tea is a great start. If you are not a tea lover I don't think I would start with a loose tea. You have to get a lot of stuff. Although it's the best. (If you go there, I highly... HIGHLY recommend inginuitea maker). Republic of Tea has a bunch of great flavored green teas and black tea. My favorite is…
