I biked 200 miles this weekend with an elevation gain of approximately 9,100 feet. This is a personal best!
Saturday was 90 miles:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/5197312
Sunday was 110 miles:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/5197309
ROADKILL (Why is this the first thing that comes to mind?)
Skunk: 1 (Its intestines and stomach were vultured out and lying in a long string.)
Squirrels: 2 or 3
Rabbits: 1 or 2
Birds: who knows, squish
NUTRITION
Electrolyte drinks continuously
Larabars
Honey stinger candy nugget thingies
Food at stops along the way
Never felt very hungry, a good state to be in
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Hot, mid 80s
Very strong head wind coming back from Gilroy
Cooled off during the final two hours of riding
Last, but not least, four tires exploded due to wear. Each sounded like a firecracker. I have never experienced that before and it was quite enlightening to know what happens after too many miles.