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avoid tomato skins, just remembered.
my fave at the moment is cheap walnut cake
Indeed, it was very much appreciated but given i have already admitted you are awesome, do i really need to stroke your ego more?
I'm very shy and dejected inside, so need constant compliments to keep my ego power level high, otherwise i sulk, eat loads of pies and watch TV ( bit like ben stiller in dodgeball at the end ). Anyway, your stroking action is being very much enjoyed 😈
i was only out for a few hours yest and got through 2 750ml bottles (one with e.lyte tab) but only a banana.
Then again I only managed a piddling 38 miles
edit: hopefully it'll be quicker with gears
to OP, you'll also find as you get fitter and faster that you will consume less/drink less.
I'm guessing at your pace your hitting just over 6 hours for 100 miles, so gradually as you get down to around 5.5 hours then your body will need a little less to keep it functioning. By time you get around 5 hours then everything will be constant, i.e. steady pace, little sips of juice and little bits to eat now and again. At around 4.5 hours pace then your body is quite evolved and can function easier without foods and drink, and by this time your doing the same distance but 90 minutes quicker. You also tend to carry less as you get fitter, basic pump, lever and tube and a fiver for me. and some food in pockets and simply refill at a shop halfway. Alot depends on your pre ride routine and post ride routine, not just during the ride.
The great John Tomac used to constantly eat prior to a race, anything and everything down his trap and there's the key. Night before, eat till your full, the eat some more, and eat till you go to sleep. Up early, eat and drink constantly till about an hour before the ride, then sip away on drinks for last hour. This should get you at least halfway through 100 miles before you start feeling hungry.
Yesterdays same 90-odd mile ride..
1.5 Litres of water with Torq natural energy in it.
1 Torq bar
2 Torq gels (1 with guarana)
1 Banana
Breakfast was some muesli, a banana and some yoghurt (plus a couple of cups of black coffee).
Once I'm riding, I don't seem to need too much. I did the 85-mile Etape Caledonia last year in 4:12 with less than I had yesterday. I do tend to make up for it afterwards though.