"gcdoss" wrote in message
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Dave Lehnen wrote:
gcdoss wrote:

Hi All,
I entered the local senior Olympics and did my first training ride
this morning. I ran out of steam after 3 miles as I was pushing it
pretty hard.I'm entered in the 10K race on Aug. 7, so need to energize
quick.
Problem is: I've been on a low carb diet for the last 14 months. I
lost 70 lbs during the first 10 months and am just trying to hold the
weight I have now.
I have been eating about 85 carb grams a day but today proved I was
doing something wrong.
Do some of you that do a little racing have any advice on what can
energize a 70 year old guy for about 30 minutes? I don't want to start
gaining weight again so a real high carb diet is out of the question.
I did try an energy candy bar but got no help.
I am in fair shape as I ride my Tour Easy about 150 miles a week and
do another 30 or so on a mtn bike.
If you haven't already done so, make sure the Senior Olympics people
will allow recumbents. They might not; I think here in Arizona they
use the USCF rules, which would prohibit bents under current rules.

Da rule book states:
SPORT RULES All cycling events will be conducted in accordance with U.S.
Cycling Federation (USCF) rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of
these rules, please write or call:Multi-gear (free wheel) bikes with front
and rear brakes are required. Fixed gear and recumbent bicycles are not
permitted. All bicycles must be certified by race officials prior to the
competition.