A package of peanut butter crackers are my favorite. I like the peanut butter and honey on plain crackers. I put them in a zip lock and eat them as I go. I also don't like gatorade and prefer HEED (high electrolyte energy drink). Moab sells one bottle powder packets that you can mix and try. It doesn't have as much sugar as gatorade.

Hope all of this helps. See you Saturday at the kick off ride. I have other new rider friends who plan to join us.

A couple more tips - On a hot day I drink at least 16 oz. of water before the ride (allowing time to go to the bathroom). I also use a Camelback most of the year but ESPECIALLY on really hot days. Having COLD water so easily accessible is huge when you are out a long time in the heat. I generally drink a lot more with the Camelback than without.