Wigsie said:
Thanks Chris, Kids are away first 2 weeks in August so am pretty free to roam if there will be any CC rides around then otherwise its difficult unless i have a few weeks notice.
As I said, have my saddle pouch with spares and repair kit etc just not sure what to eat? cereal bars and things? my boss has got some of these energy sachets but I am a bit dubious of these whats wrong with a couple of banana's?
Have plenty of Sudocreme left over from the sprogs so will apply with generosity!
Banana's are fine, but don't travel well. Gels are ok but I tend to use them on very long rides or at the end of long rides and try and use normal food as much as possible. I love anything sweet so cereal bars and jelly babies are good for me. Some people like fig rolls and a pre-buttered malt loaf which can then be slipped back into the plastic pack and in your back pocket. There's various views on what's good or not. Be sure to drink plenty and if it's hot and balmy then a pre-prepared energy drink from one of the sports food companies won't go amiss.
Evans cycles sell a SIS introduction pack which is full of gels, bars, drinks, recovery drinks, etc. which is a good introduction to the pre prepared sports food market and you can get an idea of what you like and what you don't.
I'm away in August, but there's also a FNrttc (Friday night ride to the coast) to Bognor Regis from Hyde Park Corner which should be fun and has a lot of the
reprobates nice people from London and surrounds who post on here riding. Otherwise there's a similar overnight ride on 2nd October from Hyde park Corner to Southend which is easier and flatter. They're all good fun and the wife/ kids don't miss you as it's done overnight.
Otherwise keep an eye on the "CC and Informal Rides" section as there's loads of others going on, usually with plenty of notice.
(Going there)
