Originally Posted by
terrymorse
For as long as the ride lasts, which for me tops out at around 9 hours. I'll skip the gels on shorter rides of less than 3 hours.
My gut doesn't do well with real food while riding. If the group is stopping for lunch mid-ride, I might have a candy bar, but nothing more.
Based on how much I see other riders eating, I may be an outlier.
1 bottle for 9 hours?? Wow. I have a friend that doesn't drink much, but I think you have him beat. I'm a drinker.
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