[GRRiders] Re: Managing clothing, etc on long brevets

[cycledad at juno.com]

Long Distance Gang-

I've done a few long distance cycling events, including 1200K events.  I
typically carry two water bottles, and on the last GRR sent two drop bags
ahead.  Each fit in a mailing envelope.  I ended up using very little
from the drop bags anyway.

Keep drinking, as dehydration involves a lengthy and debilitating
recovery period.  Water will be available relatively easily.  Bring a
credit card for emergencies (it's light, it works well in California, and
it can buy you what you need rather than what you planned on).

I carried a Camelbak at the last PBP.  I never put any water in it.  Oh
well.

Of course, YMMV.

Regards,

-Paul "It's Really All Mental" Guttenberg



Paul Guttenberg
LAB ECI #781 C-K
Davis Bike Club
Adventure Cycling