Hello to the masses,

I'm currently on the zone diet, and in September will be doing my first Century ride, I've started to investigate nutrition for this long of a ride, and wanted to see if there are any other riders on this forum, and pick there brain in regards to traditional nutrition and using the zone while riding.

Hi mark,

You migth find these articles very helpful:

Fuel your Body for Optimal Performance
Mary Dinehart-Perry MS, RD, LDN
http://usatriathlon.org/content/index/6549

Eating in “The Zone”
Bob Seebohar, , MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, sport dietitian for the USA Olympic Triathlon Team
http://www.zonediet.com/Portals/0/p...heZone.pdf

Recovery, Recovery, Recovery
Dr. Kevin F. Reichlin, CCSP, Garmin/Chipotle Pro-Cycling Team.
http://www.zonediet.com/Portals/0/p...covery.pdf

Diet Tips to Aid Recovery – An inside look at the Garmin Pro Cycling Team nutrition program
From “Cycling Magazine UK” April 9, 2009
http://www.zonediet.com/FITNESS/Eli...fault.aspx

The Natural Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Dr. Barry Sears
http://usatriathlon.org/content/index/6216

Balancing Elite Nutrition, Training and Performance
Justin Trolle, Head Coach fro Athlete Development with USA Triathlon
http://www.zonediet.com/LinkClick.a...&tabid=182