rheidis73 (Heidi) and I will be attempting our first 100 mile ride on Saturday, 8-26!

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Drink, drink, drink. Don't forget to eat, but eat often rather than just at the rest stop. My understanding is that if you drink or eat/drink something every half hour, you'll have more energy for the entire ride.

I use Jelly Belly Sportbeans for my electrolyte replacement. They work well as do Endurolytes. If you REALLY get in a pinch, ordinary table salt will stop cramps. I always carry a little bag with salts I pick up at fast food spots.

Thanks for the advice!

I carry 2 Polar water bottles and a Camelbak. I like having too much water, rather than too little.

Heidi and I have discussed carrying food, just in case we need to eat between rest stops. I am a pro at eating and riding! HA!

I have to be careful to stay on top of my nutrition though. I tend to underestimate how much food I need and don't eat enough. This time, I'm telling myself... EAT!!!! Now, I won't STUFF myself... but I will be eating... at the stop and riding as needed.

I have tried the Sport beans, but wasn't too impressed. Honestly, they stuck together after being in my jersey in 100F degree heat for 2-3 hours. I do LOVE the Clif Shot Gel blocks though. I even have a bag on my bike to hold them, so I can eat them easily on a ride.

Ah... I have eaten salt on a ride before. YUCK! But, I felt a twitch in my calf and I wasn't about to get a charlie horse while riding. It got the job done.

Thanks for all the tips. I can't believe it's almost here!


Here is what the site is saying about the attendence:

Ten thousand bicycle riders and racers from all over the USA will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hotter'N Hell Hundred Cycling.