Originally Posted by
dahut
As for intensity, Im old and fat and trying to get back in shape. Me going uphill is like a tractor pull... everything is intense.
SO after an hour or so, I start to wane, "bonking".. I think its called.
I was just wondering about eating for endurance. I think maybe I should just keep riding....
Ah, OK. In that case I think the answer is to eat something suitable before you start. Complex carbohydrate, not just simple sugar. Oatmeal and a banana an hour before you start would be good, for example, but even sandwiches would be OK . Then while riding, follow machka's advice above. Energy bars are convenient and you can see exactly how many calories you're eating, but dried fruit works - whatever, as long as you can digest it easily.