How long do you stop for?

[fuji-stu]

I hate stopping find it hard to get going again maybe just for a pee

 

[RAYMOND]

It all depends what you want to do.
Theres no rule,its how you feel and what you want to do.
Personally i stopped this morning after i reached my turning point to head for home.
I found a bench ,blew my nose,had a drink,ate my flapjack,had another sip of water and away i went heading for home.

 

[defy-one]

Long enough to have a drink a smoke and a handfull of wine gums.

..... And a chat

 

[guitarpete247]

I went out for a ride with a local club. Only 43.3 miles. They stopped just over half way for cake etc. I struggled to keep up on hills after stop. Out on my own I never stop even on similar distances. I can see the point as it gives you chance to have a chat with others, but I'd rather just get on.

 

[Nearly there]

If I stop on a ride 30 miles+ its merely to mop my brow and then its a minute or so,I try and drink on the move without going into a ditch which ive nearly done several times

 

[HLaB]

Depends, most often when I'm out on my own I dont stop but if I'm out with others I stop with them or to let them catch up.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Two or three minutes to gather one's breath and adjust one's attire and helmet is acceptable i'd say.

 

[on the road]

Si if your doing something over 50/ 60 miles you would not stop

I've even done 80 miles and not stopped, apart from traffic lights that is.

 

[hoopdriver]

I stop to take photographs for my blog, and sometimes that can be quite involving. If I do not have my cameras with me, I do not stop at all.

 

[Muddyfox]

Stopping for a coffee and a slice of cake or a pint and a sandwich or to take some photo's is all part of the enjoyment of the ride for me .. if i went out and did a 30/40 mile ride without stopping or just stopping for 5 minutes for a drink etc i'd be bored witless

Foxy