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Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
After learning how to fuel one's self on a ride, you can pop off a century no problem.
For me, this is indeed the key. Learning what, how much, and how often to eat during a long ride makes the difference between finishing and bonking (hard).

Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
A sandwich at mile 65'ish is a must. It's the differene between sprinting and trying to survive at mile 90.
Also good advice, although for me the fuel of choice is pasta salad.
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