Carb loading timing...

big_southern_jesse

Okay, I've often gone heavy on pasta and chicken etc the night before a bog ride or a competition, but I was wondering how long after eating do you get the most benefit? I'm out for another night ride tomorrow, which will be fairly long and I'm leading it, so I don't want to end up bailing on all the climbs :evil: :oops: .
Should I be eating my pasta for dinner tonight, or for lunch tomorrow? Or even breakfast? The ride starts at 7pm!

Any thoughts?

cat_with_no_tail

Big Southern Jesse wrote:

Okay, I've often gone heavy on pasta and chicken etc the night before a bog ride or a competition, but I was wondering how long after eating do you get the most benefit? I'm out for another night ride tomorrow, which will be fairly long and I'm leading it, so I don't want to end up bailing on all the climbs :evil: :oops: .
Should I be eating my pasta for dinner tonight, or for lunch tomorrow? Or even breakfast? The ride starts at 7pm!

Any thoughts?

Funny, I usually go heavy on a dodgy curry or kebab the night before a bog ride

The Northern Monkey

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopi ... 60&start=0
(see Fuelling and Hydrating Pre Rides down the bottom)
To carb load properly it has to be planned a week before.

big_southern_jesse

I've never been that "proper" about doing it, just hoping for a little extra help...

Thanks for that link bigbenj, seems pasta for lunch, then maybe a small bowl of cereal and a banana after work... sorted!

And then curlywurlies mid ride!