I wouldn't eat or do anything differently before the ride that what you've been training with. Some people like to hydrate extra leading up to it but I'm not convinced (last year it was pretty hot). I think that's a pretty general consensus for any race, ride, or workout.

Normal breakfast always... for me Starbucks latte and a butter croissant. :) The first aid station has nice bagels and pastries and trail mix to really stock up on. Get in early before the line, stock up, hit the road.

As for food during? No need to bring anything with you unless you are extremely picky or require very specific nutrition. Foxy's is one of if not the best century rides around here. The only thing I would remotely consider bringing is your own electrolyte powder if you have had problems in the past.

I think the 100km misses the big climb after lunch... so it should be a wonderful day out there. Sad I have to miss it this year.

You want to eat a really good breakfast the day of. I like oatmeal, it has stay with you power in it.

But really you just want to do what you are used to and make sure you have the nutrition for the time in the saddle.

Not to rain on your goals, but you might want to set a more personal goal that "with the fron pack". You indicate that you have ridden 300 miles this summer. This ride will be almost 20% of your seasonal meilage for the year. In the metric centuries that I have ridden this year the front pack holds a pace about 35k/h and finishes in under 3 hours. If you can pull that off then that is great. But I think you might be better served by setting goals that you can control so you are not disappointed on your last ride of the season.

Have fun. I was in Davis once at UC. It is a really nice place.

Dave

Are you looking for group rides around Davis? There are lots to choose from.

You could try the 10-mile TT tomorrow at 5:30 at Putah Creek road. It's described here. It's at 5:30 this week so we don't run out of light. Last one of the year!

If you want group rides, there are the DBC race rides Tuesday and Thursday evenings, I think 5pm. They meet in front of Sutter Hospital. Those might be done for the year too, not sure.

There's also the Wheelworks ride over Cantelow every Saturday morning at 8am.

You can look at the ride calendar the Davis Bike Club puts out, or check out the UCD tri team's workout calendar, or the Mad Cows' racing calendar (which is rather sparse.)

- How should I eat/drink the few days before the race?
- What types of snacks should I bring along on the ride? I'm thinking of a protein bar and a piece of fruit.
- What would a good breakfast be for the day of the race?