Ok that wasn't the smartest thing...

So my doc released me to ride my bicycle a little over a week ago, and on Wednesday I will be three weeks out from my RNY.  I've been riding some, five miles here and there.  Tonight I decided to ride with a community group, figured I would try for ten miles.  Of course I got 5 miles out and was feeling pretty good.  I ended up turning around a little over 8 miles out.

Needless to say about mile 11 I completely ran out of steam. I pushed to make it back and made it with what I think are no ill effects, but I am completely wiped out.

So next Wednesday I go on soft solids and an hoping that someone can give me some advice on riding food to take with me when I need the boost out on a ride.

I'm hoping to to ride 36 miles in either August or October depending on how I'm doing (probobly october,) and could use any advise.

Thanks

 
You're three-four weeks out.  Your body is still healing no matter how great you feel.  Don't push yourself too hard early out and let yourself heal.  Your body chemistry is a little off and changing at the moment.  As such your energy levels can be spotty no matter what you eat.

Take your time.  This early out, I wouldn't worry too much about "riding food" outside making sure you get your protein and fluids.  Later on, you can concern yourself with the right balance of proteins vs carbs, etc.   

36 Miles by October should be no problem.   August could be hit or miss depending on how you heal.

FYI - I'm 8 weeks out, and now that i've been working out regularly, I've upped my calories to about 600 a day and 80g of protein.  I'm feeling great, but my energy is a little spotty at times.

I wa going to refer you to the fitness and exercise forum but I see you were already there.  You got a response from an exercise guru.  I know that it is probably hard to accept his advice, but look at the bigger picture.  Walk this year and you can go cycling next year.  Depending on your climate or availabliity of equipment, you may want to start on some stationary equipment that provides a cardio workout.

My brother is a world class cyclist -not racing but distances for charity- and I know that he really doesn't like stationary bikes.  After years of cycling, he started to run this year and his doc wants him to go back to cycling since he's had too many injuries.  I'm just trying to say that you have to know your own limitations and follow the advice of your doc and people who exercise a lot.  The guy *****sponded to you moderates three groups dealing with exercise through OH.

You are probobly right, and I sure knew I had done to much last night.  I did have a long talk with my doc when he released me and he pretty much told me I was fine to ride but I needed to be careful.

I guess my biggest problem is tha tI do really love to ride. My bike has been a constant companion over the last 18 months and the beginning of this journey. 

I walk daily with my wife, and if not for her I would hate it, but the bike is and has been my refuge over the past year and a half.  Nothing like the wind in your hair (through the helmet vents) when you are under your own power.

In all honesty I probobly won't stay off the bike completely, I just enjoy it to much, but I will limit myself to short, easy and safe rides for a while.

Slightly unrelated question, what are you using for a bike?  I've seen the ones on Living XL and there's got to be something cheaper/better looking?

I've got two bikes, one is my mountain bike, a 2009 Specialized Hardrock.  I road it on the street for 9 months before I took it on a trail, I just put some street tires on it.  I paid about 700 for it, but this years models are quite a *****eaper.  I started riding this one at 442 pounds.

My road bike is a 2010 Motobecane Fantom CX.  Technically it is a cross bike that i put road tires on, but I wanted the extra strength for my weight.  I started riding this one at about 380 or so.

Honestly your best bet for finding a decent bike is going to be going to a local bike shop and talking to someone there.  They will be able to get you something that will handle your weight but that will also actually fit.  Most bike shop bikes are going to be ok for heavier folks, but the wheels may need to be trued more often, sometimes even replaced with a new one, but you will get a couple hundred miles out of most stock wheels anyway.

Also a good resource for us bigger folks and cycling is Bike forums Clydsdale forums, there are lots of folks there *****ally know what they are talking about.

 Fantasic!  Thank you!  Will see if I can find a bike store around here...  :-)