Faced a lot of demons today

[Aint Doody]

We're still just doing 25 milers here because of the weather, but I got some Simbree squares www.simbree.com at Bike Expo. I like them because they come in a ziplock type bag and you can eat as few or as many as you want and not have left over drying out stuff. They are about the size of the Cliff Bloks and are all natural and really delicious. We've convinced our lbs to carry them.

[RoadRaven]

Hey there Jo, great to hear you are relaxing into the riding more... and that your fear is turning into respect for dangers that you remain aware of, but can enjoy the ride at the same time.

My rides are mostly 1-2 hours long. I don't eat at all under an hour, but more than that? I usually eat about half a muesli bar (kept in my back pocket) at about an hour and a half, and then every 15- 20 minutes (I eat as I ride).

If I am tired, or have been embracing the joys of a headwind, then I eat half a bar about 2 minutes before each climb