Subject: RE: What to bring on a long ride? D.Z. - 2007-07-29 8:37 PM
I wouldn't go without my North Face hydration pack full of water (I sweat ALOT), a bunch of gels, and a bunch of granola bars. Preferably peanuts. I also have 2 water bottles full of gatorade - mixed a little on the light side. I did 50+ and ran out of water, so having a stop somewhere is a good thing.
I also recommend 2 tubes, tools for most adjustments (3mm, 4mm, 5mm hex, small adjustable, small pliers, a tire changing tools), cell phone, CASH, a good attitude, and a willingness to get your butt kicked by some hills.
I would also bring a good understanding of the weather forecast. 2 30 mile loops means you are 15 miles away from your starting point. That's a long way WHEN the weather turns nasty.
2 tubes, frame pump, co2, multi-tool. I'm oldschool about carrying a cell phone. My family is familiar with my common routes/times, and if there is a change I'll print my route map beforehand, and give them a time frame within which to expect me. I carry a poncho for the nastiest of weather. Hydration: camelback, 2 water bottles of electrolyte replacement. I also toted some shot blocks. I also carry some basic first aid, band-aids, hand sanitizer, Advil, etc.
This worked quite well for this weekends 94miler to Austin.
~fatBoy
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