I would never be caught in all that black. My skin is enough.
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I would never be caught in all that black. My skin is enough.
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This is a great podcast. I started taking in more gels on anything > 90 mins because of this podcast. I'll let you know how it goes in the coming months.They again talked about fat as fuel yesterday and a few other interesting items:
This episode's myths are:
1. Low cadence riding is strength training.
2. Burning more fat makes you better at burning fat.
3. You should do your base rides in the little ring.
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Wife hooked it up for Father’s Day. Haven’t tried gels before. Usually not a fan of caffeine immediately before or during workouts, haven’t experimented since I started riding, but I’ll give the low mg packs a shot on the longer rides.
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I was the same sir but the small amounts 10-50mg seems ok. I just space them out and have an SiS in between
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What do you usually eat during rides? I do gels and waffles. Low caffeine gels are great for longer rides
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Only clif bars so far. Liquid IV when I'm parchedWhat do you usually eat during rides? I do gels and waffles. Low caffeine gels are great for longer rides
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Hard to digest while exerting IME, curious if you like gels better. Waffles are great too. Highly individualized though
black jesus
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What do you usually eat during rides? I do gels and waffles. Low caffeine gels are great for longer rides
As someone who hates gels and the film they leave in your mouth, here is a Canadian solution (
): pure extra dark maple syrup in a small bottle with a touch of salt mixed in. Easily convertible energy, tastes great and NO FILM!I top that up with a bottle or two of water mixed with a hint of Gatorade powder for extra minerals and such that the syrup+salt does not provide.
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I usually have a couple of those hanging around in my bag for longer rides! That and some sort of gummy candy.
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Good idea. I never bought them for myself because I'm way too cheap for that $ to calorie/ energy ratioAs someone who hates gels and the film they leave in your mouth, here is a Canadian solution (
I top that up with a bottle or two of water mixed with a hint of Gatorade powder for extra minerals and such that the syrup+salt does not provide.
That too, the amount for a small bottle of maple syrup is about $1-2. Gels up here are $2-3 each, which is kind of
in of itself.
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I eat 2 waffles/hour for the first 3 hours and then 3/hour. They’re about $1/ea. Usually only riding long enough to need them once a week, sometimes 2. Like $5-8/week, worth it for the convenience.
Check out natures bounty fig bars though. Slightly better $/calorie.
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Untapped maple pouches are my jam but I’m too cheap to buy it regularly. 2-3x the cost of other gels/waffles.As someone who hates gels and the film they leave in your mouth, here is a Canadian solution (
I top that up with a bottle or two of water mixed with a hint of Gatorade powder for extra minerals and such that the syrup+salt does not provide.
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I’m too anal about portions. I know exactly how much I need to eat and if I go under I feel like shit from being depleted and if I go over I feel like shit from too much in the stomachView attachment 233104
I use one of these for the syrup, a small water bottle from a running waist belt. Perfect size and slips in and out of a jersey pocket easily.
I gotta think of a way to make this work for me 
black jesus
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How much water is needed to the digestion/osmosis numbers needed to use what you're drinking and make sure it doesn't make you sick on the bike. You might have to drink 2 bottles to adequately use the gel you're taking in. That's why I use the SIS gels, they require no water and it's easier to pack gels than water for long races.That too, the amount for a small bottle of maple syrup is about $1-2. Gels up here are $2-3 each, which is kind of
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We still posting throwbacks?
This was back when I road from the west coast to the east of England. 150mi and 15k elevation in a day. Glad I did it but never again.
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Was advised today I won't be able to get an 8020 cable/hydro right/rear shifter until at least October. Might be time to buy Force eTappe
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