andrewclaus

I'll jump in here since I enjoy easy, no-cook fare on biking and hiking trips. It helps to forget about the concept of "meals," and basically get in the habit of eating something every time you stop, at least every two hours. For me, it's muesli (oats, walnuts, raisins), either dry or with water, tortillas with peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, and fresh fruit and veg. Dried mashed potatoes and refried beans can be reconstituted with cold water, and Ramen noodles can be eaten like a big 200 Kcal cracker. All that can be found in most small town markets. For me, not cooking also frees up the chore of resupplying fuel on long trips--one less thing to plan!

And don't discount the pleasure of meals in small town restaurants and cafes. A solo cyclist can make lots of new friends in those places, and you'll sometimes get a free meal and occasionally a home stay in exchange for your road stories.