This weekend, I'm doing a single day 200 mile, low elevation (4000ft climb only) ride to the ocean. A SAG vehicle will carry my personal belongings to the finish line.
Here's the problem: the ride will be supported with stops each 50 miles. Temperature will be about 84dF (29dC) with moderate humidity. Thinking that I should carry a second water bottle, I have (with great inner turmoil) fitted a saddle bag to my bike. I hate it. I cannot even think straight right now, as I'm consumed with self-doubt.
So...
1) ride with a single water bottle, keep my tools in the second bottle, HTFU, and just stop to refill. With 200 miles on the agenda, pace will be moderate anyway.
2) fit the saddle bag, carry 2 wet bottles, and just don't post any pictures on WW or Strava.
Help!

