how hard IS a century?

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Originally Posted by Robyn Maislin

I used a Camelbak on my (flat and very windy) century last year. I had Accelerade in my bottles. There were only 2 real supported rest stops, although there were stores along the way. I found that I wasn't insterested in or couldn't eat what they had there for food(I am allergic to peanuts, so no pbjs for me). I ate maybe 2 or 3 Clif bars and shot Blocks and a couple of bananas. It probably wasn't quite enough, but i can barely eat anything during long rides. The temp. went down about 20 degrees in a horrible rain storm at the end and I was glad I had the Shot Blocks then. The ride took us 6 hours and 35 minutes, despite the last 15 miles being torture because of the weather.

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This is the one I am doing this year.
So I am glad for this information!

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Originally Posted by li10up

Long unsupported rides do call for a Camelbak unless there are convenience stores along the way.

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One other option, if your bike as the mounts for it, is to carry a 3rd bottle. I do that on longer unsupported rides (on the bottom of the down tube). There are also those bottle mounts that go on the back of the seat...I've never had one of those.

I have a camelbak, and used it when I first started riding, but I find I dislike having my back surface all covered up.