Originally Posted by
MinnMan
That's about a dozen 24 ounce bottles (at 8 lbs/gallon). That's about a bottle every 8 miles, which is a lot for even a hot century. Also, most people would carry far less and stop to obtain more along the way. You must be riding in some remote places.
I sweat a lot. I used to drink less and sweat less in the past but now with harder training sessions, seemed to have opened up my pores and sweating like rain ever since. This is one reason I prefer to ride in very low temperatures to keep sweating to a minimum so I don't have to bring a lot of water.
On the subject of stopping for supplies. I prefer doing non-stop rides. I enjoy the challenge! And I have racks and panniers, might as well use it.