Quote Originally Posted by azfiddle View Post
On my first century, there was one point where I just didn't want to eat, and knew that was probably when I most needed it, so I choked down a gel. I felt better after that.
That is the same way I felt on day two. I was force feeding myself from morning until I finished my ride. Wasn't sure I could keep down lunch but somehow managed. Calories coming is are so important!

For anyone doing longer rides... definitely make sure you are getting enough calories in from the very beginning of the ride. And if you can, I recommend using what you've been training with rather than relying on something at the ride stations - though you can use those fruits, etc... as supplemental.

A trick a friend taught me if you have a powder to mix in your drink. Make individual baggies for ever hour you plan to ride. Take a small pair of scissors as well (packed in the saddle bag or somewhere they won't be a danger to you!!). Then, cut a corner on the bag as you use them to make a new drink. It makes pouring sooooo much easier because it funnels the mix into your water bottle rather than you having to open the top of the baggie and tap and angle and try to get the mix in without spilling (and if there is any wind, good luck! It blows everywhere without the funnel).