Originally Posted by prj71

I kinda get what you are saying. It seems to be a thing in the biking community, especially among roadies, to do a coffee shop ride. I just don't get it and don't participate. I would never purposely ride to get coffee. I make my own coffee at home or I'll get it while I'm driving somewhere. I don't eat pastries either.

I go on long road rides quite often either solo or with a bunch of friends and my (our) only stop throughout the ride will be a gas station. Refill drinks and some snacks and then keep going.

Now after the ride...It's usually beer and food.