Eat while riding?

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I'm pretty new here, just bought my bike a month ago and have taken a few 15-20 mile rides.

I'm wondering if this is because I should be snacking on something while riding. Is there a general rule for eating while riding longer distances? (For me, 30 is a pretty long distance.)

The law is, "eat before you are hungry, drink before you are thirsty."

Depending on your state of fitness, and the amount of effort you're putting out, you liver and your muscles will hold enough glycogen for about 2 hours' work. So, if you're going to be out riding for at least two hours or more, you need to take along something to eat, or stop for a snack every now and then.

Food = fuel for your bike's motor, which is you!

Tom