Fueling your ride.

[Mrs M]

I had some greengages and cherries and a cup of coffee this morning before I went out
On my ride I had fresh orange and a choccy biscuit.
Out for 2 hours on the Pashley on a very hilly route.
I am not an "athlete" though

 

[Dirk]

I find that my normal breakfast of porridge with a spoonful of blueberry jam will fuel me for 40 miles. I take a small flapjack every hour thereon. I always drink plenty of fluid on the ride - generally water with a hydration tab. Always take 2 bottles on a long ride and a couple of spare tabs.
Never had a problem on a ride.

 

[mjr]

Also read that a you should drink at least 500ml of fluid every hour(more if very hot/sweaty).

Ah, but if I write that you should drink at least a gallon of creosote before every ride, then someone can post that they read it and it still won't be true

Obviously the longer the ride the more important it is to get hydration/carb intake right.

There's always a pub nearby to correct any small oversights.