How to fuel for a long bike ride: essential knowledge if you want to avoid bonking. Bonking results from carbohydrate (glycogen) depletion. The nutritional contents of bars, chews, gels and drink powders are meant to counteract that effect. Riding longer and farther, and being able to do it again the next day, is a real-world benefit of proper fueling. Here are the keys to doing it right.

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How too Fuel for a Long Bike Ride:
-Step 1: Start with hydration
-Step 2: Consume more in the first hour
-Step 3: Alternate your fuel
-Step 4: After two hours, add gels and chews


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