Pre-ride Foods for Cyclists
This article is about foods that should be eaten before a ride to help you top with the glycogen stores and start your ride with a full tank of glycogen.
- Pasta: It helps in slow release of energy and provides your body enough time to digest it and convert the carbs into energy. It should be consumed during the final days leading to the big ride to store maximum glycogen.
- Bread: It is a high carb low GI food which makes it great as a pre-ride food.
- Porridge: It is an ideal breakfast for the ride day that can be consumed with additional ingredients like banana, jam or dried fruits.
- Granola: It is a great source of carbs, and as a whole-grain, it helps in providing a slow release of energy which is good for long rides.
- Energy Bar: It can be eaten as a snack on your way to your ride as it helps to top up your glycogen levels. It comes in different varieties with a blend of protein and carbs.
- Bagel: It is a good source of carbs, and you can choose a multigrain or a whole wheat bagel which will help you provide a slow release of energy.
- Bananas: It is a mild GI snack and a great option to eat one hour or half an hour before a ride. The ripeness of a banana should be taken into account as a ripe banana is digested faster in comparison to a green one.
- Peanut Butter: It is a good source of protein and can be combined with carbs like bread or banana to make perfect fuel for your ride.
- Chia Seeds: It helps to provide an energy boost and can be added to a sports drink to provide an extra boost of energy.
References:
Doyle. Simon(n.d.).Best Pre-Ride Foods For Cyclists.https://www.realbuzz.com/articles-interests/cycling/article/best-pre-ride-foods-for-cyclists/
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