Originally Posted by
prj71
A 20-25 mile ride doesn't require food or drink. I don't even throw a water bottle on the bike unless I'm going to ride more than 30 miles.
IMO, that'd be foolish not to have water for over a hour while riding. I'd be passed out with heat exhaustion down here.
I'll always tell people to take water or other drink with them for anything beyond their driveway for more than 15 minutes.