Thanks again.

I did try the Vanilla gel and the type of peanut butter bar. I just can't. We'll take them along (as hubby always has those anyway with his rides).

I will make myself something from scratch that I know I will eat. I will have those water supplement drinks, etc. I should be ok. Good breakfast, some on the road snacks when we stop for a minute at those check points and then they have the big party with food at arrival. I should be doing ok. I'll eat while cycling those sports gummy bears.

I tested my waterpack backpack today on my trainer to get a feel and it was great. Not that much extra weight even with that 2l container. At least I know I'll drink while riding as I still can't let go to get my bottle in the cage. And I don't want to stop all the time to get a sip. So this is perfect.

TBC...