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Really dull question
Not dull at all. I like to use 'Notes' on iphone where I'll make a list of food options, hotels etc in towns/villages around every 5ok or so. I try to work out rough timings so good to make a note if it would be sensible to stop in this place as the next town/petrol station is a big distance away, that kind of stuff.
Some info on the terrain, is there gravel etc. is good to have saved as well imo.
jakemcree
Really dull question but... when you guys are looking at routes for events where they give you the GPX, what's your process? Work out places to eat/drink, places you might sleep, any points of concern etc.?
I'm doing this event (500km) in a couple of months and have the route so have broken it down as I would a multi-day ride. Worked out where there's shops, picked a couple of spots I might sleep (event provided or towns with a few hotels) and that's it. Doesn't feel very scientific.