Hi! I'm new to cycling and bought a cube aim sl 29 for off road and commuting to work. It's 7.5 miles each way and on a trial run tool 35 mins. My Q is about nutrition. I start work at 5am, currently get up at 4. Should I eat before I go? I don't want to get up even earlier and wait for breakfast to go down, as it were, i would prefer to eat when I get to work but not sure if the ride on an empty stomach would be a good idea. Suggestions anyone? Thanks
nutrition advice for new rider
- Thread starter siphi
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That distance at that time of day is no problem for me on an empty stomach, but we are all different. Experiment to find what suits you.
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Ern1e
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Hi siphi and welcome I would be able to do that also but (oh why have I put that ? ) I would most likly just ahve a couple of biscuits before setting of,like @Pat "5mph" says we are all different so just find what works best for you.
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
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- Northamptonshire
just dont try eating a bowl of cereal's en route
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- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Hi and Siphi.
Personal preference would be to have breakfast first, but as others have said I don't think it would be an issue riding a short distance like that on an empty stomach.
Siphi.Personal preference would be to have breakfast first, but as others have said I don't think it would be an issue riding a short distance like that on an empty stomach.
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Bryony
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- Ramsgate, Kent
Thanks everyone. I'll give it a go. Just didn't want a shift at work and then a ride home with no energy!
SatNavSaysStraightOn
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Just eat when it suits you best. Some days you may feel OK, others you may feel hungry. I used to split my breakfast into 2... coffee and a quick snack at home and then the rest of breakfast when I got to work along with another coffee...
Cheers, that's what I was thinking. Only it's gotta be tea first thing in the morning! Haha
RichardWHardwick
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- just north of Newcastle
~Anything up to an hour and setting off before 7am, I just have a coffee before I go. Then I really enjoy my breakfast after the ride....
I often do a an hour's ride before work to keep fit/train and I do this without eating but drinking a a tea or coffee whilst I'm dressing and I'm fine on this; normal breakfast when I get back. I tried eating first but it takes too long and means I'm rushed for the ride - or have to get up even earlier...
Cringles
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- Northern Ireland
Can't leave the house without some porridge & coffee in my guts. Though I have learnt that a Sunday roast needs about 2 hours clearance before it's safe for me to ride. I call it 'spud guts'.
MattMM
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- Southern suburbs of Glasgow
Riding on an empty stomach first thing is OK, can be useful to help burn fat is received wisdom in some parts. I do this myself before some non-commute rides and have a cereal bar or something an hour in or so. Alternatively I get up and have a couple of slices of whole meal toast and a strong coffee about an hour before I head out, both options depend on how hungry I'm feeling when I wake up.
