Hi All,
In Chicago/North Suburbs, access to public restrooms has disappeared and water fountains are all shut off. This has created some interesting challenges, especially as the weather warms up.
For water, I have a 32 oz. bottle and added a second 24 oz. bottle mount under the seat, since the Schwinn only has one set of braze-ons. Not a fan of handlebar mounts. This setup gives me a max range of about 60 miles before hydration becomes an issue.
Bathrooms are a whole other problem. All porta potties have been removed and all other public facilities are locked. Having to get creative and discreet, since most of my riding is in a semi-urban area.
What are conditions like in your area? Is this just a Chicago problem?