Originally Posted by
xodondum
How do you refuel when riding? do you slow down dramatically? I find that I am too busy trying to breathe and maintain cadence to try to eat or drink. if I try to drink, I end up choking.
What kind of cadence are you doing?
Drinking
1. Coast
2. Grab bottle
3. Pedal lightly while drinking
4. Coast
5. Put the bottle away
I can do it while pedalling but that does take a little bit of practice.
I also pick a moment like when I top a hill and/or am on a bit of a descent.
Eating
Usually I stop and eat but on a really long timed ride, I can't always do that so I've got food in my handlebar bag, and I can reach in and break off a piece of cookie or grab a lollie or a couple salted almonds. It's all about bite-sized pieces. And it can take a little bit of practice.