Originally Posted by AquariaGuy
whats a fig newton? 3 powerbars? wow! I haven't tried one yet, but i'm gonna eat half 15 minutes before a ride,and than the other half during the ride. I'm hoping to find some of the Clif! I heard they are excellent!
Go to a grocery store and check the cookie area -- you'll find fig newtons there. In fact, IMO, cookies are often just as good (and taste much better than) energy bars.
He ate 3 powerbars and all those fig newtons because he rode 80 miles. If you are only riding 60-90 minutes (maybe 25 miles?), you don't need 3 powerbars. Just eat a good breakfast, then ride, and about an hour into the ride, start nibbling your energy bar.