Quote Originally Posted by JoHunter
I do have a question though, About 90 minutes into my ride I could see I was really low on energy. I ate a few cake bars but it didn't feel like enough, but managed to get myself home. How much food do you bring on a long ride to stave off the bonk?
Good job!

Key is to eat properly before the ride. Several hours before the ride I usually have peanut butter toast and some yogurt or oatmeal/cerreal (no sugar) or a couple of eggs. I typically don't eat on a 2 hour ride either but it's a matter of effort. 2 hours no big deal for me - it's a milestone for you. I would carry your cake bars (I'm assuming you means something like Fig Newtons?) and also something like GU or a Balance Bar. Once you start to get bonky it's almost too late, but a GU when feeling low usually helps. If you use GU need make sure you are drinking. And liquid intake is also important. Make sure you are drinking regularly. Dehydration is worse than being bonky!