What to Eat
Bikepacking is all about adventure and exploring the unknown. But it's also about enjoying delicious and flavorful meals to sustain you through your journey. At Feral Rides, we're passionate about eating nutritious and tasty meals that will fuel you up for the road ahead. One of the worst things that can happen on any trip is to have horrible tasting food or packing food that doesn't help you out. In this section, you'll learn the basics of what to eat while on a bikepacking trip, and how to plan your meals to make sure the only thing you don't pack is tasteless garbage.
Nutrition 101: Everything You Need to Know About Enjoying Meals on Wheels
Packing the right food for any trip can be a challenge. There are so many options to consider. Our resident food expert, Cheryl Sanders, believes that to push the limits of your physical capabilities, you need to understand that proper nutrition is essential to optimize performance. In this article, she discusses what you need to know to select the right fuel for your body. She covers everything from the nutrients and calories required to the best brands to help you power through your ride with ease...read more
How to Not Sacrifice on Taste with Your Next Bikepacking Meal
Have you ever pedaled a bunch of miles and the only thing you want is to sit in camp and enjoy some tasty dinner, but upon that first bite all you want to do is throw it away? There's nothing quite as deflating as the first mouthful of some horrible bikepacking meal. It was a situation just like this that pushed me into a deep dive into the world of backpacking meals and taste. I wanted to know why there are meals out there that create a culinary displeasure and how to make food that is not only nutritious, but also delicious...read more
The Top 10 Bikepacking Food Choices to Fuel Your Next Trip
Bikepacking requires meals that are easy to pack, transport, and cook. It can be difficult to choose from the multitude of options out there these days. Never fear, that's why Bennett Cole has done all the research for you. His unparalleled pickiness drove him to compile a list of the top ten food choices for bikepacking that will satisfy your hunger and provide the necessary nutrition needed on the trail. Oh, and rest assured everything on this list tastes amazing...read more