A good friend and regular participant in rides of up to 1200K has often referred to long events as "an eating contest on a bicycle"
Your advice to fuel and hydrate more than you expect is absolutely spot on. Wait until you feel thirsty or hungry and you're already behind the curve. This is not limited to those managing diabetes. See my own experience at SGC 2021 when I forgot this important lesson.
Great article. Good information 👏
A good friend and regular participant in rides of up to 1200K has often referred to long events as "an eating contest on a bicycle"
Your advice to fuel and hydrate more than you expect is absolutely spot on. Wait until you feel thirsty or hungry and you're already behind the curve. This is not limited to those managing diabetes. See my own experience at SGC 2021 when I forgot this important lesson.
Exactly, Mike! Thanks for your feedback. Super-long rides are another beast altogether, and it's even more important to keep on top of your fueling.