Originally Posted by
GaryPitts
Does it still count as a 40 miler if I stop for a few minutes a time or two?

My 30 milers have all been non-stop.
Well, everyone has their own standards. Personally, I don't really count short breaks like pit stops, getting more water, and getting off the rest the contact points. It is best to keep stops relatively brief because otherwise your legs start to think your are done for the day. If you are doing a long ride, you need food and water. I don't a team support vehicle to hand out goodies, so I just stop when I have to.