The harder one rides, the more metabolism shifts from fat burning to burning glycogen. As their fat burning and glycogen access improves, they need to eat less frequently and in smaller amounts. When riders are first starting out, is it normal for them to have to eat as frequently as every half hour. One of the effects of aerobic training is to increase the rider's ability to burn fat on the bike. The amount of food people eat during a ride is dependent on how many miles per year they have in their legs and on how hard they ride. I've found info on calculation how much you should eat based off what you burn, but these are people who are not trying to also lose fat. Im just a bit unsure of how many calories to consume per hour during cycling. I am also uncertain if these figures are for someone who is cut or not. My research has also told me that after finishing I should eat 1 gram of simple carb per lb of body weight to replenish glycogen so I dont feel tired the next day for training. Upon research I've found out that these long rides wont be possible unless I eat a good amount of sugars as I ride. I knew i was testing new waters so I cycled in moderation at an average rate of 11.6 miles per hour and I only took a bottle of water with me. On my last, and also first long trip at the end my legs did not particularly ache, but I just felt drained of energy. I am hoping to implement some commuting as well in my daily life, but this thread is mostly in regards to training and losing weight. I am currently cleaning up my diet(not eating after 8, making betting food choices) and bike training 3 times a week. mid night fridge raids, and regularly eating pizza. I just eat bad and therefor have a lot of belly fat. Anywho, I am not all that out of shape in terms of cardio. I would like to do a century ride by the end of the summer or at the very least a metric cent. I'm currently on a training program where I bike 5 extra miles per week until I reach 100 miles.

I pulled the trigger last week and bought my first road bike since it's something I've been wanting to do for a while now for the convenience of not having to drive to a trail and the health benefits. I've been biking for several years now, though it has mostly been mt. I'm a 22 years old 5'7' male and weigh 208 lbs.

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