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Originally Posted by chassis
20 miles today, felt good. I bonked a bit after the ride. I don't carry much extra gas (food) in my tank (stomach) and I am susceptible to bonking on long rides, long hikes, etc. I'm not big on "pre-fueling", and by my calculations the body can't metabolize recently consumed food fast enough to
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The body can, in fact, quickly metabolize recently consumed food, as long as it's in the right form, such as gels, Gatorade, peanut butter, bananas, etc.
Triathletes and long distance cyclists have learned what works, and honestly, there is no one right answer. Everyone is different and you have to find what works for you.