Falling out over money

[Pblakeney]

Not the point, you could ride 100 miles without a cafe stop. However, @cybernight rides in a group and they stop at cafes.

No, I couldn't. 😉
cybernight needs to find tighter friends, or loosen his wallet. 😂

 

[cyberknight]

Not the point, you could ride 100 miles without a cafe stop. However, @cybernight rides in a group and they stop at cafes.

Indeed they all like to have sausage baps etc plus a couple of coffees sometimes , I was limiting myself to toast as a cheap option, most are around my age so kids have left the coop or a lot younger with no no kids so have more disposable income. Group rides were my only social interaction as I'm Billy no mates .

 

[annedonnelly]

Indeed they all like to have sausage baps etc plus a couple of coffees sometimes , I was limiting myself to toast as a cheap option, most are around my age so kids have left the coop or a lot younger with no no kids so have more disposable income. Group rides were my only social interaction as I'm Billy no mates .

If you get back out with them shortly after Christmas it'll be a good time of year to say you're a bit short of cash after Christmas and so you've brought your own. You might find that a couple of others will be glad of the excuse to join you.

 

[esoxlucius]

My whole cycling life has never involved one single coffee stop. My rides have never been that long that a good breakfast can't fuel me for the duration. And maybe have a bit of something in my pocket too.

But I get that coffee stops, especially if you're with some buddies, are part and parcel of a lot of riders journeys. This cost of living crisis is biting hard.

 

[Dave7]

I discovered during lockdown that it is entirely possible to cycle 50 miles without a cafe stop, then have a coffee & cake at home.

A supply of jelly beans/babies and a bottle of juice.
Anything more than eg 30 miles would warrant flap jack plus another bottle with an energy supplement.....maybe some tabs.
When I did Cheshire/Pickmere lake a stop at a local ice cream parlour was mandatory.

 

[mrushton]

Depending on the ride I can stop and buy eg and Eccles cake for the next part of the ride. I can do 30 or more miles without stopping to eat but if flogging through the Peak District or around Holmfirth the hills run the energy levels down quick. Espressos can be hit/miss depending on the coffee/barista so I often just get water