A complete blood count (CBC) gives important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, especially red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A CBC helps your doctor check any symptoms, such as weakness, fatigue, or bruising, you may have. This test measures the amount of space (volume) red blood cells take up in the blood. 2  The value is given as a percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood. 3  For example, a hematocrit of 38 means that 38% of the blood's volume is made of red blood cells.
At a typical cycling or running ârace paceâ, carbohydrate utilization is in the range of 2-3g/minute. Thus it is crucial to have a good glycogen stores as well as to have the proper carbohydrate intake during exercises lasting more than 2 hours.
So, youâre pedaling along burning glucose derived from glycogen stored in your liver and your cycling muscles and everythingâs just peachy. Until you run out of stored glycogen. The body can store enough glycogen to support approximately 90 minutes of moderate intensity exercise.