I've found that the bars & drinks available in Kwik-Stop types of places vary based on what area of the country you are in. I do use Gatorade - my preference is for Gatorade Ice, which is clear in color - and found that I need Gatorade or something similar for long rides in hot weather. On the energy bar front, my preference is for Pria bars or Luna bars, but I've tasted enough of the others to know what I can manage to eat - so I can usually find something in those stores. The other thing I make sure I have with me (and that can easily be picked up in that type of store) are some nuts - peanuts are my usual, but cashews or almonds work for me too.

--- Denise