I wasn't directing my comment to you, but to Gypsy; who appeared to be under the impression that using stimulants was how endurance riders accomplished their rides.Mark,In my case, I think it was more of a psychological thing. For some reason, the caffiene in Mt. Dew doesn't do anything to me. I can drink a 16 oz bottle and then fall right to sleep. Looking back, I think the elongated stop, along with the fact that I knew I was only 1 short tankful away from hitting my target did more for me than any Mt. Dew could.
Gypsy,
Thanks for kind words.