Originally Posted by
ColinL
A big change from running is the easy access to hydration. Bring a bottle or two and drink at least every 15 min. You'll love it. (Probably not enough to start jogging with a camelback or anything, but it's a huge boost.
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A lot of runners I know don't use energy gels either.
I suggest them at least every 30 minutes.
Oh and you will have a sore butt, it takes some conditioning. But after a few rides don't be shy about experimenting with nose up/down on the seat, or a seat with different shape or width. If you're lucky enough to start with a setup that works for you, that's awesome but it usually doesn't happen that way.
To me that is a lot. The Gu packages recommend 1 per hour or "15 before every 45."
You can do it however you want, but if you're looking for riding food, I find Clif Shot Blocks work well, and after a package of those, I'll typically eat 2 Gus on a 60 mile +/- ride.