OK so tomorrow I will be riding in the Prouty. My plan is to ride the 50. The offer a 20, 35, 50 and 100. When we start the ride it will be cool outside (probably in the 50s) so I want to wear a shell. My question is what do I do with it when it get warmer. Also, there are several sag stops on this bike route so I think I'll only need to carry one water bottle. What do you think? I also want to use some kind of chamois cream and I was wondering if anyone has ever used Burt's Bees hand salve or almond hand cream for this purpose. I've used the almond for shorter rides and it seems to be ok. I know some people use bag balm and the hand salve is similar.

I know I can do the 35, the 50 will be a challenge but I figure if I start early I have all day and I prefer to ride alone (I don't want to be pressured on this ride) although I'll be alone with 3000 other riders..LOL

Anyway any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm 47, overweight and asthmatic and I really like biking.

Thanks,
Robin