The Perfect Pre-Ride Meal: A Power-Packed Breakfast Burrito

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A middle-aged male cyclist in an orange jersey and black helmet smiling with eyes closed, holding a breakfast burrito filled with eggs, beans, tomatoes, and avocado, with coffee on the table.
Why Pre-Ride Nutrition Matters

When it comes to cycling, having the right fuel in your body is crucial. Whether you're heading out for a casual cruise or gearing up for a long-distance challenge, your body needs energy that lasts.

One of the best ways to stay fueled is with a solid pre-ride meal. And today’s spotlight recipe? The breakfast burrito—a powerhouse combination of protein, carbs, and healthy fats to keep you going strong.

🚴‍♂️ Pre-Ride Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Why it works:

  • Protein from eggs and black beans

  • Carbohydrates from the tortilla

  • Healthy fats from avocado

  • Easy to digest and endlessly customizable

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tbsp milk

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup diced onion

  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese

  • 1 large flour tortilla

  • 1 avocado, sliced

🍳 Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.

  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add black beans, tomatoes, and onion. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the veggies are tender.

  4. Pour in the egg mixture and stir occasionally until scrambled and cooked through.

  5. Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.

  6. Warm the tortilla in the microwave for 10–15 seconds until soft and pliable.

  7. Spoon the egg mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Top with avocado slices.

  8. Fold the sides inward and roll tightly into a burrito.

  9. Cut in half and serve immediately.

🥑 Customize It Your Way

Want to mix it up? Try adding:

  • Fresh spinach

  • Bell peppers

  • Jalapeños or hot sauce

  • Turkey sausage or tofu

This burrito adapts to your taste while staying true to its goal: fueling your ride without weighing you down.

🚴‍♀️ Final Thoughts

If you're looking for a reliable, delicious, and energizing pre-ride meal, this breakfast burrito is a winner. It’s quick to make, easy to digest, and packed with everything you need to hit the road feeling strong.

Try it before your next ride—and ride fueled, not faded.

Happy cycling!


Location: Lubbock, TX, USA

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