Quote Originally Posted by azfiddle View Post
Smilingcat, watermelon has been on several organized rides here in Arizona. Good for a desert ride.
on my iowa ragbrai ride the last day of the weeks ride i bought a whole cold watermelon from some children who were selling slices. I cut it in half and really enjoyed eating the heart ....great on a long hot days riding in iowa in july.

i usually don't stop at rest stops since i try to make and carry the nutrition i'll need on a ride and when stopping i like to be in a quiet spot for stretching and relaxing for a few minutes. I will stop at one to talk to someone i've met and they stop and i'll stop to get some water if needed.