Fortunately, most of my rides now are long rides, and I have the time and just enough fitness. I'm getting to the point where if I cannot ride at least an hour, and preferably three or four, I don't go. Who'd a thought? Anyway, cuz a dat I must have bottle cages on all my bikes, sometimes two for those mid-Atlantic hot summer days. For a second cage I have a TwoFish strap on cage. Does not stay in place too well but holds that imperative second bottle. I'm fussing around trying to find a way to improve the design.

I'm also glad to see that the rail trail owners around the region are installing more water bottle fillers at the water fountain locations. Much easier now to refill along the way. Great to reduce the use of disposable bottles and to keep my bottle filled. Less need for the second cage.

I also much prefer to not stop to drink, keep going. A bottle in my jersey pocket or out of reach or one with a fussy valve would not do. Flip the cap and glug a few ounces while maintaining cadence is the way to go.