So, let's talk about what you plan to carry. I am up in the air about surviving on their food. I don't like Accelerade and I will want to try a long ride with it before I commit to using it. Assuming that I can tolerate Accelerade, here is what I am planning to carry with a couple of questionable items:
-Two 24 oz bottles
-Showers Pass rain jacket
-Plastic bag with iPhone, ID, some cash & Credit card
-A couple of Hammer Bars & Gels
-light gloves?? (I know the first descent can be cold)
-leg warmers?? (if the weather looks cold)
-arm warmers?? (also if the forecast is bad)
That said, if the spacing for the rest stops is ok for two bottles and I can tolerate their nutrition, I don't need more than pockets. If I need to carry a big bag of Perpetuem and need more water, I am considering a camelbak.
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