Bulldog
Reged: 20/06/2008
Posts: 1
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Hi all
I'm cycling with 2 others from Lands End to John O'Groats over 10 days in August. This is by no means a race & we expect to cycle about 100 miles a day.
I have a few questions. (1) Are the energy gels actually worth it? (I had one last week on L2B & I have no idea if it made any difference) (2) What's the best cream for cycle shorts to help with rubbing (3) Apart from cycling is there any other specific training I should be doing - it's 6 weeks until we leave (4) Why did I agree to do it?!?!?!
Thanks
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bfergie
Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1622
Loc: Wickerman land,Scotland
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1.I would stick to flap jacks or other oaty food thats slow release since your not racing and just needing something that lasts,plenty pasta and rice pudding is great too.
2. I find Assos cream very good as is Udderly smooth but the assos feels cooler.
3. Just keep putting in the miles, use panniers in training if you're using them on the trip to get used to the weight and balance but rest the week before you go.
5. You will enjoy the trip, expect to slow a bit when you hit the highlands (watch out for the Berriedale Breas 50 miles from the end!
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VOTE PENGUIN!!!
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hubbub
Reged: 22/10/2007
Posts: 517
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Foodwise Soreen malt loaf and a couple of bananas will get you out of a hole if you hit the wall, stay off refined sugars and chocolate until the last 10 miles of the day. Robinsons Lemon Barley Water is good; if you get a heatwave (yes I saw that pig fly over the roof!) then a sachet of Dioralyte in plain water for the second bottle will help you to stay hydrated.
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Dowsey
Reged: 03/07/2008
Posts: 2
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As far as eating is concerned, yeah, flapjacks and maltloaf, indeed bananas too (but they get beaten up easily); they'll all do you good and you can get them all at a garage if the worst comes the worst (and you're never far away from a petrol station on the route!).
With the creams, there's plenty of them out there - it's whatever works for you. Some swear bygood old fashioned vaseline, some love to spend a fortune on the most up to date concoctions flown in direct from the monastaries of Nepal...
Really, make sure you get loads of good carbs down you in the mornings wherever you're staying. AND make sure you get as much prep done the night before for the next day otherwise you'll spend ages faffing around in the morning (and that get's really frustrating especially when you're tired).
Be prepared to start early in the mornings, it gives you a bit more time to stop and enjoy the views.
Do be wary of the last hundred miles or so - there aren't many trees, for good reason - it's soooo bl**dy windy!!
Good luck!
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