Originally Posted by
UniChris
Again, your error was substituting water heavy bananas for the pounds of carbohydrates actually mentioned.
UniChris, if you re-read my OP you will see that you are mistaken. I never mentioned pounds of carbohydrates. I very specifically stated :
Originally Posted by
AlleatherJeff
After finishing my first Brevet (200k) I realized that packing 10-12hours worth of gels, jellies,bars, dates and bananas wasn't such a bright idea. Starting out with 2 pounds of food, not to mention the bulk of such a supply, is not on the agenda for the next ride.
Assuming that there are numerous places to stop and get food on a given brevet route, I'm curious to know what types of treats and extravagances long distance cyclists like to pick up along the way over the course of 200k+ rides.
Thanks!
My post, is pretty obviously an honest query. Nothing facetious or sideways about it. Not sure how anyone could take it as an opportunity to hurl insults at an OP, namely, me. Somehow, I was the only one censored, while the original insults remain.
Originally Posted by
Spoonrobot
...he [Dick] either didn't realize how much food weighs or was just being rude.
...or both.
Yeah. Probably both.
Actually, definitely both.