Feed stations, how long is a piece of string ?

RandG

Doing my first ever Sportive on Sunday, shortest route as I'm new to it all and not particularly well prepared, however, I'm going to give it my best shot :roll:

Anyway, and as per the title, how long do you spend at feed stations ?? Long enough to get what you need ? Stop for a chat/lie down etc ? Is it 5 mins/ 10 mins etc

How long is a piece of string ??

kayo74

I don't tend to stay to long max 10-15 mins a quick water top up, a bite to eat or not and a much needed toilet break!!. If you stay to long you begin to seize up :shock: . Good luck Sunday and enjoy.

Gizmodo

Exactly. My first sportive (54 miles) I didn't stop, didn't feel like I needed to.
2nd sportive, 102 miles, a friend had a puncture at 20 miles so had already stopped for 10 mins so didn't stop at the first feed station. Stopped at the 2nd one (68 miles) for 20 minutes because I was knackered.

See how you feel, dont stop or stop for as short a time as you can IF you are aiming for a good time. If the time is not important to you, stop longer and have a chat, enjoy the day.