This was my first Amashova, and my first sub 3 hour race (started BL but was seeded AL). I have been cycling for just over 2 years and have done a handful of races. Over that time I’ve learned about nutrition while training and racing from fellow cyclists and some online research. I still consider myself a noob to this sport but I’ve found out how important nutrition is. I had more than enough liquid to finish the race with my two bottles, some guys in the bunch I was in only had 1 bottle and ran out, but they got more water from the stops closer to the end without stopping, drank some and offered others in the bunch some as well. Another guy in our bunch’s bottle fell out when he hit a pothole, so someone just gave him some of their drink and he got some water and the next water point. One guy asked me for some of my drink, less than 5kms from the end and I let him have some. Think he passed me in the last stretch (thanks dude). So yes, some people ran out but were able to get more. To be honest I really enjoyed the race, felt it was better organized than a few other races I’ve taken part in, the route was very enjoyable as well. I mean at suncoast they even had a free secure bike park to leave our bikes while we ate, watched the Springboks, prize giving, etc. Great experience and I’ll be back (still have flashbacks of that cyclist laying motionless in the road though, that was unsettling and I hope they’re okay) IMO some cyclists need learn to rather come over-prepared when it comes to nutrition instead of running the risk of not having enough. And maybe figure out what they should be eating and drinking before any race. I don’t think this should be reason to criticize the race organizers at all. And like some have mentioned on here; if you’re out and no water point close by, or no water at the water point, stop at a garage and top up - or maybe ask other cyclists around you for some of theirs.
