PBP Tips 2023: Finding Food

Food is vitally important to a successful PBP. No matter how fast you are, you are going to need to eat! This episode of PBP Tips talks about the many ways to find food on the course, and provides my recommendations.

[@jhtprojects4431]

Excellent, useful info Eric. Thank you. I might take a personal cup, a collapsible, silicone one, because it seems risky using the cups that are shared among riders at roadside tables. Also, Overstim brand has in the past set up tents at controls. They sell energy bars, hydration products... Fast purchase, little or no waiting. I take plastic ziplock sandwiche bags into the control cafeteria. I'll pack some food in those, to eat on the road later. Be sure to eat a PBP pastry! Druex control had miniature ones, individual size. It's part of the experience.

[@campyonlyguy]

I've never had to share a cup, but that's a great tip. A collapsible cup weighs almost nothing and takes up little space. And yes, definitely try a Paris-Brest pastry! I hadn't thought of ziplock bags, but I've definitely taken extra food with me to eat on the road. Great tips, thanks!

[@johnpartington8229]

In 2019, in the 90h group, i waited 45 minutes at one control for food. Then i had to eat it! There were 5000 participants then and in 2023 there will be 8000. So my advice is not to eat at controls. You simply cannot afford to waste time like this.

[@TheYohtube]

I don't think you are allowed to be supported out on the course, you can received your own support at controls.

[@campyonlyguy]

Yes, there are limits on where support vehicles can be parked. If you're thinking of doing this, check with the organizers!