Commuting by bike has taught me a few things about clothing materials and eating habits.
Wool is warm, but breathes. Silk is soft, light and breathable. Treated leather makes a great weather shell.
I feel bad immediately after I eat McDonald’s or drink pop. I can’t do any of that and jump on a bike and ride 20 miles without feeling awful.
Bread is great and I can pretty much always eat it.
And today, I had an adventure into the world alternative milk. That’s right, I had hempmilk with my corn flakes today. And it was really pretty good. My friend Andrew told me one day that he’s lactose intolerant, and that really everyone is to some extent. That got me thinking that cow’s milk really isn’t that natural to be drinking mass quantities of. So, milk with my cereal every morning is probably out. And I couldn’t find milk I liked in France, so I switched to soy milk there. Why not go back?
As I get older and wiser and think more and more about investing in quality, I realize that makes a difference in the products I buy and the way I treat my body. If I buy crappy food, I’m going to get crappy returns!
So I guess all this means I’m turning into a hippie. But I’m not giving up my Levi’s or my Converses.
Damn hippies…
I know what you mean, though. Riding has definitely made me think twice about a lot of things I do – especially where health and performance are concerned. However, I have actually found McDonalds is ok, when used correctly. I think two McDonalds cheeseburgers are a very good, quick pre-ride meal. They’ve got a good balance of fat, protein and carbs. And as long as you skip the fries and supersize sody pop, they will serve you well. Would I recommend always eating McDonalds before riding? Hell no. My favorite pre-ride meal is oatmeal with flaxseed, peanut butter, honey, and bananas. That is a seriously kick-ass pre-ride or ski meal.
Good post. I just had to jump in and throw out my McDonalds theory. Believe me, I’ve done lots of research