Hey AG - do you recommend using a CamelBack for this ride? (As I learned on our last TE ride, it's a fashion no-no for roadies, but...) I guess another way of asking that is - will it be convenient to refill water bottles on the ride?
It looks like I'll have room in my car for someone else (and their bike), if anyone wants to carpool...
I'm looking forward to seeing all of you guys, and meeting Slinkedog for the first time!
I'll be breaking in a new saddle (or will it be breaking ME in?) - it seems ok on tonight's quick 15 mile ride...
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08-25-2005, 08:46 PM #1
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08-26-2005, 05:07 AM #2
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A lot of roadies use camelbacks, and they make a lot of sense for long rides - it all comes down to personal preference.
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08-26-2005, 06:27 AM #3
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I always use my camelback. I took the bottle cages off my road bike. I just can't handle taking the bottle, drinking and replacing it in the cage. So when I use my camelback, I drink more.
As far as places to refil on the route, there are many picnic areas along the way, but I don't know if there are water fountains. Near the end there is a nice, clean public restroom, and I THINK there are drinking fountains, but I just can't be sure.
The turn-around spot is the Lodge at Pebble Beach. There are stores there. And at the 15 mile mark is a deli. You could buy bottled water. But Pebble Beach is "high rent district". Everything costs more in Pebble Beach!
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