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Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Originally Posted by
reversegear
Eat sooner.
One thing I've been learning is to consume food and fluids well and often. After some gastric problems during a 110 mile ride 6 weeks ago, I now drink plenty of sports drinks and healthy snack food during the ride.
I put three H2O bottles on the bike and keep a supply of dried fruit (I like to have dates) and Clif bars to suppliment what I gather from SAG stops or convenience stores.
Michael
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