Best pre-cycle foods?

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

How did you manage to not include carbs lol?

ps: I got two 2kg bags in Tesco last week for literally £2

 

[thefollen]

Big fan of a good ol' peanut butter sandwich, nice and thickly spread- good for longer rides or a hefty run (3-hours beforehand). For the morning commute (7 miles) I usually have nothing since I'll eat brekkie at work, knock back a Berocca most mornings, but that's not fuel per se.

Must say, one time I was out on the Saturday night for a mate's Birthday. Had a load of beers, curry, 2 rounds Irish coffee, fell asleep on my mate's sofa, woke up, realised I was due for a cycle with a mate round Richmond Park in an hour, train to Balham, cycle shorts on and blitzed it to the park. All in all I did 40miles that day and the legs loved it. As for the hangover...

 

[hero of valour]

this morning for breakfast i had a bowl of weetabix with sugar, followed by a banana, 150g bag of walkers sensations, 100g cadburys chocolate, flapjack, grapes and 3 slices of toast with nutella on. i then cycled 3 miles and ate an apple and 3 cookies followed by 3 more miles. I'm knackered and my stomach feels sooooo bloated! lolzers!!!

 

[Sittingduck]

this morning for breakfast i had a bowl of weetabix with sugar, followed by a banana, 150g bag of walkers sensations, 100g cadburys chocolate, flapjack, grapes and 3 slices of toast with nutella on. i then cycled 3 miles and ate an apple and 3 cookies followed by 3 more miles. I'm knackered and my stomach feels sooooo bloated! lolzers!!!

Hmm, I wonder why

 

[The Jogger]

Soda bread toasted with a mug of tea.......

 

[jjc89]

couple of hours before a long ride porridge is sovereign, but if I need some energy before a short ride/sprint then a small amount of carbs/fats I can find can be extremely effective. For example - oatcakes and cheese, ryvita and hummus, peanut butter sandwich.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Alternative to porridge is just to mix the same oats with yoghurt. Let it soften for half an hour, or just make it the night before. Add a grated apple if you like, or a teaspoon of sugar or jam for taste. You can even make enough for several days, it keeps well in fridge.

It's basically bircher muesli, though that's traditionally made with cream, I think.

I personally enjoy this much more than cooked porridge, which has a glue-like quality to my taste.

I am going to try this!


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[RAYMOND]

Another way to eat porridge is in a flapjack, i bake my own
porridge,hazelnuts,3 types of seeds,flour,butter,golden syrup,rum soaked raisins,
covered with chocolate.. tasts good, mostly good for you,easy to eat and put in the back pocket of your jersey.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

2 slices of toast and a cuppa!!

 

[karl61]

porrage does it for me....also on a long ride, some of the supermarket cereal bars are good quality,25g carbs 5g protein,lo fat....perfect.

 

[Bill93]

what cereal bars do yous recommend ?

 

[karl61]

geo bars from asda, i normally buy them when they r on offer, £1 for 5(bargain).

 

[postman]

Porridge with honey
Toast with honey
Banana
Through the ride Malt loaf,banana x 2.
3 Twix bars.
Latte.
Water one bottle.
This is a fair feast no wonder i don't loose weight.