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Old 07-16-07, 06:05 AM
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Here is what worked for me on my first one ever this past June 30.

1. Take a solemn oath to stop at every rest stop and drink a full bottle of gatorade at each one. Plus more in between. A half a banana or a cookie tasted good too. I think hydration is the number one concern to deal with.

2. Ride with friends. Huge advantage.

3. Eat light at the lunch break if they have one.

4. Stay well inside your own comfort zone as far as pace goes.

5. Have some sort of nearly instant high energy snack with you. I tried those goo thingies you can buy at the bike shop and they are incredible.

Have fun, you'll do great.
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