Congrats on sticking it out through the rain! I'm a total weather weanie and would have hid inside or called for a ride.

As for Sports Beans? LOVE 'EM!! I eat a pack about 20 minutes before a big ride and take along another pack for the trip. (any excuse to eat jelly beans) I never thought of the melt factor. (they usually don't last that long around me) I'll try to avoid the bean brick, BJJ.

Luna Bars are good too. I tried a Chai Tea one today and it was quite nice. I'll check out the Lemon ones next, thanks for the tip, Aggie Ama.

-X.