I *do* have to be aware taht the day after a long ride, I have the appetite of a hummingbird -- I'm RAVENOUS and will eat all day. The "You rode 200KM - you can eat what you want" doesn't *really* hold true.

It's not nearly as acute *if* I have eaten during the long ride. My natural tendency is to work up a deficit. I can do 60 miles on a bagel and cheese and a bottle of gatorade (and a bunch of water), and finish strong and feel fine... but the next day I eat and eat and eat.

I'm thinking that I'm better off putting stuff between the lips sooner