Originally Posted by
Iride01
Unless you want to take all day, then don't get caught up in all the socializing and food tasting that goes on at the rest stops. Nor do you even need to stop at all of them.... unless you want to.
Good point. On big Century rides those rest stops can be very well stocked. Might even be live music playing. Next thing you know you have eaten 3 PB&Js, 2 bananas and an ice cream sandwich and spent an hour watching a band at mile 40. I recommend topping off your water bottles at every opportunity, but take it easy on the feasting and long breaks.