Go for 2 and post on WW / Strava anyway - nothing to be ashamed about. And seriously, how can you be worried about a saddlebag while running those bottles and those black valve covers?
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wpccrunner wrote:Please HTFU then report back after the ride about your experience with minimal hydration.
HTFU is all about racing not minimal hydration. Minimal hydration is plain stupid and only take a toll on your well-being and slow you down. On this note, many of you being vocal about HTFU and ride in cool temperatures without knee warmers. That's not brave, that's also stupid.
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When fashion takes over. Ugh.
Saddle bag
2 bottles
Keep your jersey pockets light - your back will thank you in the final quarter of that ride.
When fashion takes over. Ugh.
Saddle bag
2 bottles
Keep your jersey pockets light - your back will thank you in the final quarter of that ride.
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Go for 2 and post on WW / Strava anyway - nothing to be ashamed about. And seriously, how can you be worried about a saddlebag while running those bottles and those black valve covers?
I have so far abstained from commenting on that stack of spacers below (and above!) the stem, but I can't refrain any more. Do something about THAT (and those useless valve covers) before worrying about a saddle bag, puh-lease
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Ride your bike how it and you need to ride it on the day in question,, and stuff what the fashionistas say..
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I feel your pain, I hate saddle bags as well and will always use a second bottle as a holder where I can. Personally I think the recommended amounts to drink are nuts, I couldn't force that much down. I'm fine on 60-70 miles at a brisk pace with 750ml of drink. That's at 15-20 degrees c though, all best are off for me once it gets closer to 30 degrees when I start to need a lot more liquid.
For that ride I would personally run a saddle bag. Having two bottles means you aren't going to need to stop at every rest stop which is much better.
For that ride I would personally run a saddle bag. Having two bottles means you aren't going to need to stop at every rest stop which is much better.
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Reason: They are not! it would have helped if you, or some one else would have earmarked this post by clicking on the exclamation mark. this way it won't slip from our attention.
It's not meant homofobic, you [beep] . . .
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Stueys wrote:I feel your pain, I hate saddle bags as well and will always use a second bottle as a holder where I can. Personally I think the recommended amounts to drink are nuts, I couldn't force that much down. I'm fine on 60-70 miles at a brisk pace with 750ml of drink. That's at 15-20 degrees c though, all best are off for me once it gets closer to 30 degrees when I start to need a lot more liquid.
For that ride I would personally run a saddle bag. Having two bottles means you aren't going to need to stop at every rest stop which is much better.
He has mentioned NC (North Carolina) and 84°F (29°C). More than likely, it will be humid because it is always humid in NC which means it will feel closer to 90°F (32°C).