Originally Posted by
DreamRider85
Really? Maybe so. But I eat more the longer I ride. I'm just saying, is there not a diminished return?
I'm sure there is, but it probably varies per person even if you kept all other factors the same.
I don't necessarily lose weight on the longer rides (especially late in the season when I've pretty much lost all I care to), it's often more replacing fat with muscle.
You're likely to burn fat on a long ride even if you're eating because your digestion can't keep up with the calorie needs of the ride. I assume that varies a lot with how much effort people are putting out per hour or mile, however.