Originally Posted by
Machka
On anything longer than 2 hours, aim to consume about 200-300 calories per hour. You may need to experiment to find out what works for you, but if you ate a lot when you finished the ride, chances are you didn't eat enough before and during the ride.
agreed. Eat before you're hungry, drink before you're thirsty. I carry a bottle of water, one bottle of gatorade, and a variety of energy snacks.