First VO2max today, brutal

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@didierbr

I know that I should fuel 3-4 hours before. But I do my workout in the morning. The best I can do is about 1:30 before the workouts. I used to do SS intervals fasted except for the 1:30 workouts. What’s the best way to carb load the night before?

Nutrition for 2 hour rides

Eating 1 hour before the ride is a mistake I think. I’ve seen studies where that can cause hypoglycemia during the ride (low blood sugar). I’ve experienced it myself. Try to eat 3 hours before the ride or immediately before. I either eat a meal 3 hours before, then a gel 10-15 minutes before. or Ezekiel raisin bread with honey in my kit, finish that up, hop on the bike. I’ll only do that if it’s an early morning workout and I can’t eat 3 hours before the ride.