What do you want at the rest stop?

[rebeccaC]

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.

[rebeccaC]

yeah but ragbrai isn't an organized ride it's a very well organized party moving across the state of iowa...at least for our 5 college and tenting woman's group.

I can see the attraction for those living in the areas to all those people riding by/filling up a town.

seriously it was one of my all time favorite adventures!!!!!! and yes """"""""PIE"""""""" and some farm homemade ice cream ftw...but most important heidi scott - and the corn women masseuses

and it's financially good for a number of the civic clubs and churches in some of the rural towns......and one minnesota bar that i remember.

[cosc]

Yes, Ragbrai is my favorite ride just because of the many diverse food stops. My favorite food find this year was Slipstream Organics (selling yogurt, topped with your flavor of granola and blueberries. Such a luscious treat!