how hard IS a century?

[Pedal Wench]

Also, should you take in carbs every 30 or 45 minutes--stuff like Carb-boom, Cliff shots, or more substantial chewy fun food?

Whatever you can stomach! Really, you'll want to alternate so you don't get bored, and really whatever makes you happy. I use centuries as an excuse to try out all the new bad candybars, although I pay for that with the sugar-crash that usually follows. Oh well.

[sundial]

Ok, so at a supported century I should be able to fill up the CamelBak, right? Or is it better to carry bottles? And I have one of those funny Gel Bots. Should I take in the gel a little at a time or just gulp it down? Oh, why can't there be an ice cream truck that travels with the riders.

[jobob]

Oh, why can't there be an ice cream truck that travels with the riders.

oooh, I like that concept.

But there's no rule that says you can't pop into a convenience store along the route to buy a Hagen-Dasz bar. Done that!

(hee hee I can hear maillotpois "ewwwing" in the background)

[sundial]

I use centuries as an excuse to try out all the new bad candybars, although I pay for that with the sugar-crash that usually follows. Oh well.

Have you tried the new PayDay sport candy bars? Snickers Marathon. Oooh, you are a bad influence.