Speaking as a PBP rider ... from my observations, the new American riders tended to go for the Sustained Energy and Clif bars ... most of the rest of the riders at meals at the controls or elsewhere.

A couple of my fonder memories of the PBP involved fresh hot croissants at dawn ... and mashed potatoes with melted cheese and sliced dill pickles. For whatever reason the latter just hit the spot perfectly at that moment in time.


And the PBP is only 3.5 days and isn't a tour ... it's an event. From my observations, most riders enjoyed a variety of food before and after the event ... especially the patisserie and especially the Paris-Brest pastries.
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