Quote Originally Posted by luvmyguys View Post
Interesting article with good advice. The thing is - how do you eat while riding (since I can't see him advocating a stop every 20 minutes)? I can do the safety things while riding - signal and such, get something to drink (although I'm more comfortable with my Camelbak), but I can't see getting something out of my jersey pockets without taking a tumble.
Quote Originally Posted by Owlie View Post
Stop signs are good places. And getting something out of a jersey pocket isn't as hard as you think it is. (I actually have an easier time with that than I do grabbing a water bottle while riding.) And obviously, if you need to stop, do so when it's safe.
[QUOTE=Muirenn;675262]You may like a top tube bag. They are great places to store gels and small food items. TE has a few at very good prices.

Agree with Oak about the caloric beverage. Easy to access and use slowly. This is why my gels usually go unused. I like to get a fruit smoothie from Bolthouse Farms and mix with water and a dash of salt for a healthful sport drink. More water equals less nutrition, of course. Just depends what I plan for that day. Also like to add some protein powder. Or a couple tablespoons of Bolthouse Farms protein drink

Or a handlebar bag or basket where it's up front. I usually find that something makes me stop, whether it's for a photo, a street light, stop sign, even waiting for traffic to clear when crossing a main street during dirt road rides, so for me, it's not a problem, I don't normally wear jerseys and use a basket or my trunk bag for stuff.