News Tribune Adventure writer and novice cyclist Craig Hill is training to ride the 202-mile Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic in one day and discovering the local riding scene and the sport’s nuances along the way. In his blog, he explores ideal riding routes, events, relays tips from the experts and helps you figure out if you’ll need to shave your legs for your next big ride.
Guest blogger: Rick Beitelspacher teaches junior high English in the Puyallup School District. You can contact him at tshirtguys@comcast.net.
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Here's a tip from STP everytimer Jerry Baker that might help with your energy and your budget at the same time.
Baker says instead of downing $2 energy bars every 15 miles, try foods that are easier to digest.
His recommendation? Try bringing along some boiled potatoes.
"That's what I do," said Baker, who has finished the 204-mile ride in a day 25 times. "It works great for me."
As for the taste? I just gagged a little just writing this. But to each his own.
An added tip from Rick Beitelspacher, from the STP team I'm following to Portland. Don't wait for the day of the ride to try something new (like boiled potatoes or an energy gel.) You'll want to try new foods during a training ride first to see how your body reacts.
