Last minute ride decision
For a while I was considering doing the 46 mile route of the Tour de Pink in Duluth, Minnesota. I had a schedule conflict so I dropped the idea. Well, now my conflict disappeared and the ride is tomorrow. I just signed up. To date, my longest ride ever was 37 miles and that was about three, four weeks ago. I rode 300 total miles last month and so far 78 this month. My pace is slow and slightly under the minimum for the ride. I figure that if I am too slow I can always turn around early. There are rest stops about ever 12 miles. The course is pretty flat, on an old railroad grade now paved for riding. No significant wind in the forecast and the temps should be in the mid 70s. The 46 milers start at noon. (There also are 110, 84, and 22 mile options).
So, I figure that I won't ride today. I did 15 miles yesterday, half slow with spouse, half pushing it a bit. Any tips on eating, etc? How much of my own snacks should I bring? I usually bring dates and walnuts on longer rides plus water. I've never used an electrolyte drink in my life and it is kind of late to address that issue.