as above really,is pasta the best thing?

sloppy carbs.
mash
paella
risotto
spag bol.

brown rice or wholemeal pasta

I tend to eat loads of carbs [pasta etc] at lunchtime and eat reasonably lightly the evening before a long ride

Loads of Spag Bol all washed down with red wine and at least 8 cans of Stella!
Works for me! 😀

fish, chips, and a battered sausage.

… and a battered sausage

I thought that sort of thing weakens yer legs ?
I’d recommend an early night

Was contemplating a dirty curry and a load of Stella but prob not ideal.

Does it really make a difference? Unless you’re going for some podium, get a pizza.

Certainly no podium,just trying to make life slightly easier.

A nice curry and a few beers.
I find that ensures an early morning shit which makes for less bulk to carry in the ride 😉

I find maximising my hydration during the week helps me feel better toward the end of the weekend ride and recover better too

Chicken & beans for me & NO beers/wine etc

Big carbo load.
+ in the morning, slow release stuff like porridge with banana and brown bread to get the right fuel in for the ride, AVOID full english

crotchrocket – Member
A nice curry and a few beers.
I find that ensures an early morning shit which makes for less bulk to carry in the ride

That just reminded me to pack a bog roll for Dyfi this weekend, nearly forgot! 😯

brown rice or wholemeal pasta

What have they done that’s so bad they deserve that nastiness? 😯

I had fantastic fish and chips with mushy peas and that last night, with a couple of beers (The Grapes, narrow St. Limehouse). Must say, my legs felt a bit dead early on in my ride today. Loads of pasta or rice the night before seems to be a better bet for a long ride I’ve found. A lamb shish and several beers doesn’t seem to work as well…