Chimney Rock and Bike Nutrition Notes

Chimney Rock felt good out of the door so I'll note my pre-ride meal:

- water, coffee
- 2 slices costco bread, 1/2 tbsp butter
- cup of corn flakes, 1/2 cup rice milk
- 1/2 QT gatorade, 1/2 pack Emergen-C
- banana

* Raised the seat post 1-1.5 inches and it gave obvious benefits. Make sure you fit your bike properly after you buy it. Stupid, but better to have found the problem out now than in 6 months.

* Tried Emergen-C today, 1 packet in a QT of gatorade that I split before and after. Then 2 packs on the ride. By the end of the ride felt great, hitting the last hills harder than planned (for a pace ride). Not sure if it works or not, probably not long enough ride.

* Headache after, maybe 6 hours later. Seem low on salt? Craved salt all day.

* Recovered very well. End of night felt great.