I used to do it all wrong, now I do it better. On this episode, comparing how I used to handle snack and meal planning on bike tour, and how I do it better now.

Snack and Meal Planning   Oregon Coast ride About a week Many towns, never a day without resupply options But many long stretches with nothing   The old way Buy a lot of snacks in advance Have several meals on me Have little to no space and very full bags at the beginning of the tour Despite having "meals" on me, carrying at least one or two of them the ENTIRE length of the trip because I eat in the towns or grab better/fresher grocery items in the towns Make fun of myself for the smashed boxes of mac and cheese I discover in my panniers when I unpack later   The modified way No pre-purchasing Buying what looks good in the first town rather than buying something I think I'll want in advance Being realistic about cooking - I'll do it, just not as often as I want/think Knowing where resupply options are before campsites is big - can carry a lot less over the miles, and carry the meals for a shorter duration Frozen peas trick   What do I tend to like? Coffee - probably going to do pour-over (less stuff to bring) Pop-tarts - great calorie to weight ratio, excellent for breakfast or snacks Nuts - a savory option Cheese - stays ok without chilling for a few days 50/50 water and sports drink - grape is the only flavor Sugary caffeinated drinks for hills and second half of days - don't underestimate the need for simple carbs when cycling, if that helps you Big sandwiches - Subway footlong keeps pretty well Occasionally, chips/crisps to mix things up and Snickers   Beer? I don't like drinking until the end of my riding day - YMMV I'll often get beer at the last town's store and keep it cold with some frozen food item   Vegetables? I love me a bagged salad mix for dinner. Easy to prepare, can eat out of the bag Vegetables are very helpful to eat on the road to mix in with all the junk calories we often eat!   Eating out I'll frequently grab lunch "out" I'll usually do dinner with freshly purchased food from grocery stores, with some exceptions   Pedalshift Society

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Music

You've been hearing about Jason Kent and his music for many fine episodes. Sunfields has a new album available NOW,AND Jason has a new solo album coming this year, AND his first solo album is now streaming on Spotify, including America, the Pedalshift theme. Go listen https://soundcloud.com/sunfields