Originally Posted by
sugarbot
...Do you guys eat while riding or do you get off and rest? Because I really can't stand stopping once I'm going, it really ruins my groove as it were.
Agree. I don't like stopping and only stop when I have to. I bring things in my jersey pockets that are easy to eat on the bike; bananas, gels, bars, fig newtons, etc. If it's a really long ride I might make a quick stop at a convenience store to pick up something to eat and refill bottles, but I get back on the bike and consume the stuff on the go. You really only need 100-150 cal per half hour on rides over 1.5 hrs so I don't bring much. My typical rides are 1.5 to 2.5 hrs and I put 100 cal of fruit juice + water in each bottle and bring a banana or gel.