Originally Posted by
SpiderMike
For an organized metric century, you would be fine with just bottle, saddle bag, and the pockets on your jersey. Given that it is an organized ride, hopefully they will have rest stops along the way.
I use my bag mainly for commuting, mountain biking, and solo long distance rides. Where there are no rest stops... unless corner stores count but are not alway available either.
Hmm...well the only "bag" either of us have on our road bikes is a small seat bag. It's just large enough to hold a spare tube, multi-tool, tire lever, and maybe keys. That's why I was leaning towards a pack that had a bit more storage capacity...in case one of us wants to shed a layer, depending on the weather. And yes, there will be designated rest stops with beverages/snacks available during this event. There will also be a sag wagon patrolling the route to help those with unrepairable breakdowns or illness.