How do y'all fuel for long rides?

[Ana]

I feel weird eating on my bike. I don't feel like I have that much control over my bike when I let go with one hand...and inclines and declines make me even more nervous. Any tips on eating? How do you eat the banana while riding???

[KnottedYet]

I feel weird eating on my bike. I don't feel like I have that much control over my bike when I let go with one hand...and inclines and declines make me even more nervous. Any tips on eating? How do you eat the banana while riding???

1. Stop bike.
2. Admire scenery.
3. Eat.
4. Wave cheerily at passing bikes.

I'll happily drink while riding, but I prefer to stop while eating.

[salsabike]

1. Stop bike.
2. Admire scenery.
3. Eat.
4. Wave cheerily at passing bikes.

I love this! I don't eat on my bike unless I have some reason to be in a serious hurry. On long rides, that has not been an issue, since I am one who likes to stop and pee every 15 miles or so, anyway.

Back to the OP's question---people's food needs seem to vary widely. I eat a bowl of instant oatmeal. On a long, like 60 mile ride, I'll probably have over the course of the whole ride 1 1/2 to 2 luna bars, and that's it for me. Other people do this totally different, so some experimentation on your part will probably have to happen for you to know what works best for you.

[Ana]

1. Stop bike.
2. Admire scenery.
3. Eat.
4. Wave cheerily at passing bikes.

I'll happily drink while riding, but I prefer to stop while eating.

I think if I eat something I should stop I don't usually stop to use the restroom since my rides do not exceed 20 miles