Calories?

[fitone]

Kaiser, how many calories should a endurance biker consume on a daily basis? And where should it be coming from? Mainly, Carbs I would assume.

[Kaiser]

Silas, sorry for the delay in reply... we've been moving to a new house and I haven't been on the last 4 days until today.

Check out http://www.bicycling.com/training/0,3317,s1,00.html for info on calorie burn. Treat biking like any other exercise activity as far as calorie burn and replacing kcals, except that you consume carb drinks (like Gatorade or Accelerade or Cytomax) during long rides so as to keep glycogen levels up and prevent 'bonking'. When you really get going (rides over 3-1/2 to 4 hours) then you need to start planning out your meals before that ride to keep your energy up (why cyclists, like marathoners, eat plenty of carbs like pasta the night before a big ride or race).

Anyway, check out the site and let me know if you have more detailed questions.

[fitone]

thanks Kaiser... I was never a fan of aerobic training till now cycling that is not running still hate running. I want learn about it more and more. I just wish I started earlier.