Bought First Saddle Bag-Supplies?

[Velocivixen]

Hey Marni, thanks for your input. I did an online search and figured out it was "Jimi". I went to several bike shops today and didn't happen to see any, but I wasn't really looking.

So you go for some of what I call "serious" rides! Nice job. My longest ride was 25 miles last weekend and we stopped and took photos, so it took just over 2 hours 40 minutes. I had snacks but didn't eat until we returned to the car. I think something like Gu or shot blocks would be advisable in an emergency. I'd rather eat real food if given a choice.

[marni]

So you go for some of what I call "serious" rides! Nice job. My longest ride was 25 miles last weekend and we stopped and took photos, so it took just over 2 hours 40 minutes. I had snacks but didn't eat until we returned to the car. I think something like Gu or shot blocks would be advisable in an emergency. I'd rather eat real food if given a choice.[/QUOTE]

I too would rather eat real food, given the choice, and on the cross country rides, I will always stop for lunch and a longish break. Even on rides of three hours or more I try and find a coffee shop or Mac Donalds for an iced coffee. I tend to ride the same training routes and variations locally for set distances, with bail out points for food or turning around so I know where all the real food is. Since I ride through the summer, quite often what I need is a brief period in some ac so I will hit a Mac D;s or gas station just for the ac.

Like I said, the gu and blocks are only for emergencies as they kick in quickly for a bonk, but other than that, they are just along for the ride.

keep up the good riding and enjoy the process. Any day on a bike is a good day.

marni