Timeline for How do I prepare to ride 60 miles (100 km) a day for 8 days?
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| Mar 3, 2022 at 18:05 | history | edited | Chris H | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Mar 3, 2022 at 18:01 | comment | added | Chris H | @FreeMan better still are recovery shakes, with protein+carbs, but I agree and I'll edit your point in | |
| Mar 3, 2022 at 17:56 | comment | added | FreeMan | Protein shakes are very helpful right after the ride - an easy to digest protein helps rebuild the muscle broken down by today's workout. I've found that with a protein shake right after a workout, I was able to do the next day's workout much more easily and had less soreness. | |
| Mar 2, 2022 at 9:18 | comment | added | Chris H | @avid They're good points, and ones that I neglected on a trip of a similar distance last year (in favour of pushing myself too hard). We don't know how much control the OP has over the itinerary in this case | |
| Mar 2, 2022 at 7:34 | comment | added | avid | I would add: think about the non-cycling parts, and make any plans that will help you enjoy the trip as much as possible. Are there things you want to see or or do in the places you visit? Do you have any friends along the route that you can catch up with? Are there good places to stop for coffee en route? It's easy for this kind of trip to turn into an unenjoyable slog if you only focus on covering the miles. | |
| Mar 1, 2022 at 10:48 | history | edited | Chris H | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Feb 28, 2022 at 10:44 | comment | added | Chris H | I assumed that you've got at least a few weeks to prepare, BTW | |
| Feb 28, 2022 at 10:43 | comment | added | Chris H | @Michael exactly, though for me it's nausea, once even vomiting (followed by immediate hunger). I think the key is to wait until your digestive system turns back on. That's also affected by when you last went tot he toilet. I only managed half my (not massive) dinner on Saturday after we got back a little closer to dinnertime than planned. In winter I would ideally go for a hot chocolate as soon as I get in, then make dinner after an unhurried shower etc. | |
| Feb 28, 2022 at 10:01 | comment | added | Michael | “If you find it hard to eat a lot after riding” definitely don’t force it if you don’t feel hungry. In my experience it’s a great way to get diarrhea. I usually need 1 or 2 hours after long&hard rides until I can really eat. You can try to get a few carbs in immediately after the ride. | |
| Feb 28, 2022 at 9:34 | history | edited | Chris H | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Feb 28, 2022 at 9:20 | history | answered | Chris H | CC BY-SA 4.0 |