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\u201cGood nutrition keeps your effort more consistent during the day,\u201d says Matthews. \u201cIf you think you\u2019re going to be out there for four to six hours, make sure you have two big bottles. I find it easier to get my carbs in by drinking, so that\u2019s probably something that will work for most riders.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think a lot of products will give you around 40 grams of carbs per bottle, but my preference is to push to 80 or 100 grams. I find if you\u2019re sipping consistently, it also takes the pressure off \u2018clock-watching\u2019 \u2013 constantly checking the time to see if you should eat or not.\u201d \u0002 If you haven\u2019t had time to train your gut, or if you still can\u2019t stand the thought of chugging back a warm, slimy gel 60km into the ride, then real food is always a safe bet.<\/p>\n

Matthews has a few favourites that he sticks to. \u201cMaking rice cakes is a good idea; there are also some good bars on the market,\u201d he says. \u201cAn all-time classic is a jam sandwich or a honey sandwich. A banana is always a good failsafe; but take a couple of small bananas, otherwise you end up riding around all day with a huge banana sticking out of your pocket. \u201cI\u2019ve eaten Tinkies on a ride before\u2026<\/p>\n

there are a lot of options out there!\u201d \u0002 If you plan on going hard at the Cycle Tour, it\u2019s still a good idea to have a plan \u2013 and to stick to it. \u201cWhen the gun goes off, it\u2019s easy to get sucked into flat-out racing,\u201d says Gibbons. \u201cTry not to drop off your group in the beginning; but at the same time, don\u2019t overdo it. Have a goal or a strategy, and stick to it. If you feel like you\u2019re going too hard, you probably are.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u0002 There are three likely weather outcomes for the Cape Town Cycle Tour: perfect, windy or hot.<\/p>\n

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W W W . B I C Y C L I N G . C O . Z A \/ M A R C H \u2013 A P R I L 2 0 2 6 \/ V O L U M E 2 2 \/ I S S U E 0 2 Image: CTCT 24 NICOLA FREITAS Coffee with the doc. 30 DAVID TINKER Meet the Capetonian behind Intervals.icu \u2013 the pros\u2019 new favourite training tool. 34 RAD RIDES Looking for a proper challenge?<\/p>\n

Put RASA and Desert Dash on your calendar. 56 CAPE EPIC Expert wisdom you need to succeed. 60 PIONEERS Cathy Carstens on the dawn of women\u2019s cycling in SA. 66 GARDEN ROUTE GIRO Lock in for the latest (and greatest?) new gravel stage race. 72 ITALY! How cycling\u2019s holy land is reinventing itself. 82 THE TEST ZONE How does Wheeltop EDS hold up against wireless options from SRAM and Shimano? Plus, upgrades for everyone! COVER PHOTO Max Sullivan \/ Cabal I S S U E 2 | 2 0 2 6 0 3 CYCLE TOUR SPECIALP.40 copyright \u00a9 2025 quickbrownfox (pty) ltd.<\/p>\n

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