His Brain is Gone!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Paoli, Wisconsin
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Bikes: RANS Stratus, Bridgestone CB-1, Trek 7600, Sun EZ-Rider AX, Fuji Absolute 1.0, Cayne Rambler 3
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I'll add:
1) It is left up to the individual to determine if they want to consume caffeine and sugar. Both are "natural" products. Many, many people take caffeine for boosting energy. No value statements, just wanting to be clear about what most energy drinks are.
2) My idea of a in-ride snack is to stop somewhere and get a hamburger or a slice of pizza. I've done this on a lot of rides. I do remember once allowing myself to de-hydrate a bit, pulling into a service station and downing a 20 oz Powerade. Boy did that hit the spot!
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