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Old 03-03-19 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by srode1
Calorie intake really depends on the pace and the rider. For a double I normally consume about 350 calories / hour.
Yes ... hence the word "at least".

From my experience, a person might be able to start well and consume 250 cal/hour, but often toward the end of the ride, the calories drop because we're just not that hungry anymore. But if you can keep a bit coming in, even just 100 cal/hour, it's good.
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