Century Strategy

[OakLeaf]

If the ride goes through populated areas and if you're not too particular about what you eat, you can grab a sandwich at a convenient store or sub shop. Egg salad or tuna salad work well for me. When I won't have the option to buy food, I know that organized rides very seldom supply near enough protein for me, so I carry some protein powder in a ziploc and mix it in my water bottle as needed.

I know several people carry hard-boiled eggs. That would be too much weight in my jersey pockets for me, but if you'll have a fork bag or tail pack, you could consider those. Just make sure to chew them well ... it's easy to scarf hard-boiled eggs and you don't want big lumps of undigested protein in your stomach on a ride.