Drink a bottle of water for every 15 miles.
Rules for riding:
1. Drink before you're thirsty.
2. Eat before you're hungry.
3. Rest before you're tired.
You can eat fig bars, gels, energy bars, or whatever gives you quick energy.
I'm 68 and these rules work for me.
On a 50 mile ride I'd carry at least 4 gels and maybe a Hammer bar.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
Last edited by RonH; 06-22-13 at 06:13 PM.