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So, all the sports nutrition brands and coaching articles etc say you need 60-90g carb / hour to be at your best. To me, this seems a lot, especially if aiming for 90g.
What do people reckon they're getting on board on longer (i.e., 4+ hour) rides?
And, this may be a stupid question, but if you head out about 90mins after a big carby breakfast, does that count towards the above carb / hour equation?
I eat a fair bit on the bike, but I'm guessing it works out at more like 40-50g an hour tops for longer rides. I do tend to suffer if i eat that much after about 70 miles though, and know i should probably try to get more in. One problem I think i have is i start eating too late in the ride and then smash the majority when i start feeling tired on the second half, by which point it's getting too late...