Progressing furthur

Mostly true. I use them occasionally in adventure racing. However, I can't imagine why wnyone would want to ruin a good ride by voluntarily consuming them. I think one of the problems is that people oft associate distance with speed and therefore are unwilling to stop for food. Not true. Getting used to spending the day in the saddle is far more important. Stopping for an hour for lunch isn't a bad thing.

I see your point i think you should try and make a ride fun... have that goal, ie lunch somewhere nice, country pub etc. and incorporated into a ride and a challenging finish perhaps?