6ft-midget Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I was wondering what people eat/drink to kepp thier energy up on a long ride.For example i find eating a sandwich with meat in it and a lucozade hydro active gives me plenty of energy.This could be helpfull to others who are planning to go on a ride, and if they like me have issues with energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBProductions Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Pasta and food with lots of carbs , try not to over do it on energy drinks because unless you have a constant supple they run you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I eat loadsa crap before I go riding. Can't be good for me...Usually consists of mini Mars bars, crisps, and a sandwich. Followed by something like a Muller Crunch Corner. For drink, I sometimes have that Orange sporty Lucozade stuff. well nice!Or Dr. Pepper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Liptons Ice Tea. Tis' the answer to anything and everything. Although if your in a down centre make sure theres an alley way nearby* because you piss like a camel...* - Do not piss in an alley way on a Nottingham ride, chances are you won't come back out of it. I know people don't really go for water, but on a long, long, long ride, in hot weather, get an ice old bottle of volvic from the shop. Its a good pick-me-up. Really does make you feel refreshed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cable Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I tend to drink alot of water and pasta, This helps to keep my energy up on the long rides. Doesnt directly make me ride any better, but it makes me rides more consistantly. This helps my riding as my confidence grows and it makes me push myself. From Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatprodude Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 i advise to get a water bag so you have a constant suply of hydrates and i advise to eat pasta to boost up your carbs dosnt really make a difference but my pe teachers advise doing this for most sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I think the best thing to eat before you go riding. Is paster and tuna,with a nice tomato source. butt Also take a banana and plenty of water with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft-midget Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) I know that pasta helps but i didnt think it would make a big difference.I do know that eating a proper breakfast (full english ) will keep you going until lunch, and having a good lunch coupled with snacks durng the day will keep your energy up. Edited April 26, 2006 by 6ft-midget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial-biker-ryan Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) pasta sounds like a good idea but for a quick energy boost you cant really go wrong with pure glucose tablets. you can get them from places like tesco for around 65p per pack. eat them when you need to and they sure taste great to! i use them alot i give them top rating, lucosade and water is the way to go about drinks though, if it gets to hot and you start to get a headache get in the share for an hour or so because this is the early signs of sunstroke witch can really do you some harm, stay cool in the sun and safe! Edited April 26, 2006 by trial-biker-ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thee dave Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 i have to be very carefull with what i do because i am diabetic so i have to make sure my sugar levle is stable befor, while and after i ride so balancing carbs and surgar is tricky but i usaly have pasta then small boosts of sugar like mini packs or hairy bo or dextros tablets to keep me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Rick comes out after 4 botles of "kick" (tesco's red bull) and hes well hyper and twitchy so funny i always delay riding to annoy him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft-midget Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Rick comes out after 4 botles of "kick" (tesco's red bull) and hes well hyper and twitchy so funny i always delay riding to annoy him I find kick is better than red bull, its cheaper, you get more and because you get more you get more of a "kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 i have to be very carefull with what i do because i am diabetic so i have to make sure my sugar levle is stable befor, while and after i rideNever going on a ride with you then...if you think I'm cleaning your drool up Joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_PRO Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I use the cheap version of red bull, only 50p a can!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I use the cheap version of red bull, only 50p a can!!!They sell 'Blue Bear' in Spar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robwalker Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 pasta sounds like a good idea but for a quick energy boost you cant really go wrong with pure glucose tablets. you can get them from places like tesco for around 65p per pack. eat them when you need to and they sure taste great to! i use them alot i give them top rating, lucosade and water is the way to go about drinks though, if it gets to hot and you start to get a headache get in the share for an hour or so because this is the early signs of sunstroke witch can really do you some harm, stay cool in the sun and safe! Xstals, ask anyone whos used them you get an evergy rush like never before, they're pretty hard to get hold of at the mo' though, you have to keep constant on them and you'll have all the energy you need. Onlybad thing is when your coming down off them, after 3 days nonstop of eating them it took another 3 days to get back to my normal self Woth it though, dont taste that nice and as someone i ride with said, 'Its red bull in a pill'Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jeeesus. If your going to be on them you may aswell just just do speed. A nice high with the crash effect...lovely stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 pasta is good! maybe bottle of lucosade too. also the nutrisment (sp??) milk shakes in a can, they taste fairly foul though. I am never really hungry during a ride though and i usually just snack a little, i found that the slim fast milkshakes are quite good (a meals worth of protein, energy and stuff) and some banana and a mars bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becki_x Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I'm vegetarian so I basically eat anything that gives energy without meat in. Pasta is good, so I eat that. I also eat Mars bars but my mom says that they don't really help and the energy thing is just a myth.I like drinking powerade and lucosade. Also if I'm going to be doing a lot of active stuff then theres little lucosade tablet things you can take . I've only tried them once though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolty Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 i drink lots off lucosade and water that keeps me going And to eat i have pasta Bolty....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I use the cheap version of red bull, only 50p a can!!!Mugg!! 37p a can for tiger engergy drink in Lidils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 both mugs litre of redbull 97p from tescos (kick) so addicted to that stuff keeps me ridin for the day, also have a pack of tortias wraps that always fills me up and then a mars bar if its really exhausting day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 your the mug k max or somthing like that, kwicksaves own brang, 50p for 1.5 liters, its acidic stuff though, make sure you eat somthing with it.failing that http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?ProductID=5360012767 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 ok done me there lol but does your stuff also come in a cranberry version ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny 123 Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) I find if you eat about 5 bars of chocolate and 2 power drinks i can ride for ever if u have never tried this. try it but it makes you go to the toilet every 5 mins.danny Edited April 26, 2006 by danny 123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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