This the amount of food I took for a 3 hour 60 mile bike ride. I ate everything but 2 bars. It’s always better to take too much than too little
- Mostly I use muesli bars and nutri grain bars. They are not specifically designed for cyclists and so are cheaper. They have a similar food composition to the more expensive energy bars. However, I still like to take 1 or 2 Power bars on long rides.
- I use Liquid energy gels particularly when doing interval training. It helps to replenish energy quickly without being heavy on the stomach.
- Bananas are good for variety and natural fruit sugars.
- People might be surprised how much you can get through on a 60 mile bike ride. It might be better to take energy powder in my water, but, I have never been keen on that; I’m not sure why really.
- I have 2 750ml water bottles. This is just about enough for me, though on really hot days I would probably need to buy some more on route.
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[...] never really known how much or even when to eat on the bike. At Cycling Info, I was amazed at how much food Tejvan Pettinger carries for a 60-mile, 3-hour ride. I haven’t eaten that much food on all the rides I’ve [...]
I haven’t eaten that much food on the bike all summer, in all my rides put together. That’s probably why I’m getting wiped out on 40+ mile rides: not enough energy.
I’m curious about the pace of your eating. Do you stop every 30 or 60 minutes to eat a full bar or banana, or are you constantly nibbling as you ride?
Hi Rodney,
Thanks for dropping by. On a 60 mile ride. I won’t stop but eat on the move, perhaps every half an hour. Yesterday, I rode a 100 mile and had to stop to buy more food. I can’t believe how much I ate!
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