Way to go on tackling your fears JoHunter!! As of now I am not to keen on riding on busy roads either.

For a 20-30 mile ride I usually will just have a Nature Valley Trailmix Bar, the one with peanuts or almonds if I have anything at all. It all depends on what I eat before the ride. Egg and cheese on a roll usually holds me for a 20 mile ride. Actually that works for me best for any ride especially the longer ones. I seem to have the most energy.

~ JoAnn