Hi Allen,

Ron's right. I sometimes work very long shifts, but not being a manual laborer,
the ride usually perks me up. NO FUEL = NO ENERGY. Use high carb foods for
quick pickup. Also, Do you stay hydrated throughout the day? Feelings of
exhaustion seem to arise from under-hydration more than lack of food. I get
lazy about hydration when my only cycling is commuting (i.e., winter months) and
then get better about it as the weather heats up.

Ride long and prosper,

BDP

Message: 3
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 11:50:47 -0000
From: "Ron" <talcottplace@...>
Subject: Re: Encouragin Words

--- In bicyclecommuting@yahoogroups.com, "Allen" <amareschal@y...>
wrote:
> I don't have any problems riding to work (well, except for the hills
> and the nutso drivers), but it's the ride home that gets me. I'm
> always completely exhausted when I get out of work. Any words of
> advice for keeping awake when trying to ride home?

Are you exhausted or is your body needing fuel?
What type of work do you do?
If your job is like mine (sit at a desk too much) you shouldn't be
tired or exhausted.
I've noticed that when I forget to eat some fruit, powerbar, etc.
about an hour before I leave work, my body doesn't perform as well on
my 14 mile ride home.
Most days I remember to eat a snack and don't have any problems
getting home, other than crazy drivers and rain. :(

Depending on your size, speed, exertion, etc. you're going to burn
~500-900 calories/hour. So eat whatever sounds tasty and filling.



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