What to Eat on a Century Ride?

[ny biker]

Thanks gals! The pretzels and fig newtons are great suggestions. I use Ultima Replenisher electrolytes, no cramping and has worked great.

I am hoping the Marriott or a restaurant will be open early enough in Tucson that I can get some pancakes before the start.

I will go to REI and pick up a couple of some different gels to see if they help. Thanks again for the help!

It's best to plan breakfast in advance, too. I have been known to smuggle a toaster into the hotel room when I'm doing a ride that requires a hotel stay so I can have my usual waffles for the pre-ride breakfast.

Cereal and milk is a packable breakfast, if you get the milk in a box (e.g., Parmalat or soy milk). If the hotel has a microwave in the room you can make oatmeal.