Ride Food

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From: B.J. Rice 
Email: rnf1@mail.lig.bellsouth.net

Hi Ridecampers,
Just getting started in this wonderful sport. Did BSF in limited distance and finished dead last, but that's okay had a ball and "Gator" did great. My question is what do you eat before the ride so you don't get sick?  I thought I 
had eaten early enough about 4a.m. instant oatmeal and coffee.  About 4 miles out I'm barfing down "Gator's" neck and ready to pull. Feel better but
slowed way down for too long. I drank plenty of electrolytes the day before so 
I wouldn't dehydate.  Could it be what I ate, too much or not enough or "ride nerves."Thanks for any help in advance.
B.J. & "Gator"