Subject: RE: Water Bottle Cage recommendations? How much fluid do you really expect you'll need? Unless you are the slowest swimmer in the last wave -AND- the slowest cyclist, you should be able to replentish at aid stations. If you are that last-person-in-front-of-the-street-sweeper, what are you going to do for the run? (Most races hold the aid stations open through the cutoff, but they may run out of stuff towards the end.) Now, you might want a 4-bottle setup for training rides, especially in hot weather. I rubber-banded a bottle of water onto my aerobars and I've carried an extra bottle in my jersey. You shouldn't have to skip more than one station. If the first one is out, they should have radio'ed to get additional supplies to the second one (or make sure they do). If you're completely out, grab two bottles in an aid station with supplies. You could also wear a camelback (if you're really that slow, the aerodynamic drag won't be much of an issue). |