My bike is nice and clean and it works as good as it always does so now I can start thinking of energy again. The only pusselbit I have left to figure out is the carb loading thing. Last time I essentially ate two buffet meals the day before and was so stuffed that I could hardly move. That strategy can work but it is hard to achieve or afford in most hotels.

So now I will try Vitargo which is what CykelCity seems to suggest and what kosttillskottslagret.se could send me very quickly at a good price. The Vitargo theory is to eat normally (does that mean chips and burgers?) and have two servings of their powder the 3 last days before a race. One serving is supposed to equal 3 plates of pasta. But how big is their plate?

As a recovery drink it is of limited use since there are no vitamins, protein or anti-oxidants in it. And for loading itself, well, it tastes horrible. But my stomach does not feel enormous after drinking it so that is good. Will it work? Soon I will know...