Hi and a little help needed

cycle.monkey cant really ofter any advice as i know exactly how you feel. came back from my first ride yesterday & had a bananna & apple straight away, 20 minutes later i was raiding the biscuit tin. never going to loose weight at this rate.
Definatly interested to see what replies you get.

Hello Cycle Monkey.
We all know that feeling way to well!!!
Have you heard of recovery drinks? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/c/cycle/7/Energy~Recovery_Drink/

My personal Fav is this -- http://www.wiggle.co.uk/c/cycle/7/Energy~Recovery_Drink/

Mix it up beofre you go out and keep in fridge so nice and cold when you get back. The sweetness takes away the choc craving I used to get back from any long ride!!
i normally have a banana or some other fruit as well with this and it suits me just fine. They also naturally do all the other jobs like help add recovery so no aches etc the next day!!

DOH!!
Should have been this link -- http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Science_in_Sport_Rego_Total_Recovery_16kg_Tub/5300001063/

Per 100g it is 314Kcal, so not too bad, but not great! But prob better than eating your house hehe

You mix with water but taste like a nice milkshake!

NP mate, glad could help.
Do you eat any thing while riding? I eat some home made flapjack while out and about, packed with nuts and fruit to give slow release energy, that helps as well!

Oh i see.
Well every one is different. There are many on here who will do 100 miles on water and half a banana and then there are some who will drink loads of nrg drinks and gobble a gel every 15 miles. It is all about finding what suits you best and that includs what brands.
I personally have found the lucoade products too sweet.
I really like Torq drinks, they are not too sweet so easy on the stomach. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Torq_Energy_Powder_Drink_15kg_Tub/5360026376/
Orange is the best!

For Gel's i use High5, not as gooey as some and great tasting!!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/High5_Box_Of_20_38g_Energy_Gel_Plus_Sachets/5360024442/

And for fod except for my flapjack, i normally have a cliff bar
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Clif_Bar_Box_Of_15_x_50g_Bars/5360043462/


But how ofton and what is some thing your body will tell you. I normally always half the mixture in the drink, you dont need it as potent as the packe says. Gel's i normally only have if doing more than 60 miles and then onll one or 2.
The flap jack i try to have one about 30 mins before my ride and then slowly eat one or 2 while riding around, depending on what mileage i plan to do. Staying hydrated is a massive must though, even if you dont feel thirsty you must drink. If you start yo feel thirsty its too late, that means your body is actually started to be de-hydrated.

My flapjack recipe is very simple --

250g Oats or Granola
150g Low Fat Spread
100g Honey.. more if you want it sticky n gooey
Dried fruits: pick what ever you like, chopped dates, appricots, chopped apple figs, sultanas, raisons and currants! or if you are a pig have the whole lot :O) I do!!!
choice of seeds: Seasame, Pumpkin, sunflower

Melt the spread and honey in the microwave or on the stove until hot.........

Add to the dried products and mix, if the mix looks too dry ad more honey and spread mix.

Press into a tray lined with grease proof paper

Cook in the oven for 25mins on 175C ...... if you want a crunchy version cook at a higher temp of 190C but just play by eye!!

Once done leave to cool, then cut t size. Store in air tight tub in fridge and will keep for an age!!! Wrap each bit in cling film so can store in jersey pockets on ya ride!

Hope some of that waffle helps mate,