Originally Posted by
mschwett
for those longer rides i do hydrate and fuel, although not at the levels i hear discussed here.
Don't sell yourself short on hydration and fueling. They make a huge difference on riding experience and comfort.
If somehow, you don't like bringing lots of fluids and fuel on rides, take a look at "carbo loading" and "hyper hydration". Plenty of articles out there on the internet
Inadequate fueling and hydration can cost you in recovery and may lead to effects similar to overtraining.