Hunger Pains All The Time

It goes without saying that 32 18-28 year olds biking 80 miles a day eat a lot of food and drink a lot of Gatorade.  As a result, food consumption is a major expense.  We are fortunate that many of our hosts cook dinner and breakfast for us meaning that the team doesn't have to finance the purchase of those meals.  However, SUS generally does have to provide lunches and many breakfasts as well as all meals while camping out.  

You might imagine that trips to the grocery store become an interesting spectacle.  Often, 6+ carts are overflowing with bread, chips, milk, jelly, bagels, cream cheese, cereal, etc.  

As far as eating out goes, buffets are the go-to.  For instance, in the Grand Canyon, the North Rim lodge offered an all you can eat brunch and our team jumped on that opportunity.  

Additionally, here are more pics of the Grand Canyon!