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I don't know about carb-loading the day before.
I don't know the mechanism well enough. I may look into this after exams.
When I used to row, it was the standard thing to do, but I suspect that regardless- on your training ride, you're still going to bonk at some point- because your body just can't store enough glycogen.
I'd probably advise some self-experimentation...
Try one training ride the night after a carb heavy meal.
Try one after a normal balanced meal.
and Try one after a low carb meal.
See which you do best in/ have to reach for the refuelling stuff faster!