i have seen shots of them being handed cookie dough, as sort of a change from the gels and bars and such. i believe discovery actually employs their own full time chef, but for meals after the race. i don't like any type of riding where i can't have a coffee and a pastry at some point in the ride.

have you guys heard of the l'eroica race in italy? it basically mimicks (sp?) old-school races: period correct bikes, wool jerseys, gravel roads, no support, salami / cheese / wine at rest stops. it's like a civil war re-enactment but way, way cooler and more fun. and not bigoted (sp?). i'll try to find the link...

EDIT: found it
now that's a spicy meat-a-ball!