I am "The" newbie with biking.And I am planning to try touring in mid March.Last week I did a practice ride.I rode 50 miles to a state park in southern California.It is in a desert area with few services around.I setup my tent and went to the park store.They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.Well supper was my PBJ's and granola bars.The next morning (store still closed) I rode about 10 miles to a small store that had stale bread and 2 out of date foot long hot dogs.I rode 78 miles before I got to an open store.

It was a good lesson.I don't want to carry a lot of food or cook.But it looks like I may need to reconsider.I'm sure I will go through similar situations.What are common food choices on the road?I can live on PBJ for a couple days if necessary.But I probably need to be doing what the experienced tourers are doing.