Long Rides and Nature Breaks

[TsPoet]

I know this has been covered, but I couldn't figure out what to search on!
I'm seriously thinking of riding the Sebring 12/24 hr race
http://www.bikesebring.org/
On some other forums, the guys are talking about routes for this race and where you can/cannot stop by the side of the road, and if you can/cannot in some places after dark.
There is one pitstop at the turnaround point for the 100 mile loop, but it's "busy" and another for the shorter loop, but the experienced guy's seem to be suggesting that should be avoided, too.
As a long time backpacker, I've got no problem with finding a bush out in the wild, but what about on the side of a road by and orchard, in the middle of a crowded race
I think I may order a freshette!
What do you randoneurs and/or ultra racers do?
(Watching Graham Norton last night, some female English marathon runner apparently stopped in the middle of a race to go "#2" and a photo of her doing that was posted all over the place!)

[Pedal Wench]

I'm doing Sebring again this year too! There is one official reststop on the 100 mile route, and lots of orange trees if you need more. The 12-mile loops take you right past restrooms on the race track. And, when we move onto the race track at night, there are another set of restrooms in the pit area (edit: where you pass by every 3 miles). That was the least of my problems at Sebring...

[TsPoet]

I'm doing Sebring again this year too! That was the least of my problems at Sebring...

Thanks! Funny how the guys don't mention how easy it is, but rather roadsides that are good and bad. Goes to show the old addage about little boys and peeing
I'll be looking for you! I may pm you closer to the insanity. Do you have hotel reservations? I haven't quite managed to make that plunge yet.
Since you've been there before you probalby don't need this, but a friend on another forum posted a writup on Sebring that I think might be helpful to me.

http://www.bacchettabikes.com/forum2...=1&key=&#18541

[li10up]

Hey, if you gotta go you gotta go. Don't hold it...why? Because you could get uromycitisis poisoning and die - that's why.
(Anyone know what that's from?)

[Pedal Wench]

My incredibly long report from last year: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...hlight=sebring

My BF and I were just talking yesterday about what we need to do differently, and lights and food were our biggest mistakes, and hopefully, we'll get someone to help support us. Try have to stop and actually cook food for yourself in the middle of a 24-hour race is just plain stupid.

[partbug]

Hi I live in Sebring and belong to the local cycling club, Highland Pedalers. Our club usually helps at that event. Don't worry about bathroom breaks, there are plenty of places. As soon as it gets dark, you'll be inside the track and will go by bathrooms every thee miles.

Some of our cycling members here work this event and we have a big tent where we have a support team. This year we are supporting 3 riders so far including one young man, Ryan Corey from Calgary who is coming down again this year. We would be happy to extend our support to any of you who would like to take part in this event. We will have a bike mechanic on hand and lots of food and drink. If you are interested, pm me and we will make arrangements. For peace of mind, there is an excellent offical sag team provided.