The 6th Food Group

Perhaps if I was a bit more experienced in endurance racing the following sentence wouldn't have seemed so funny. Then again, this sort of thing will probably always make me laugh.

From a post on MTBR about the "Cascade Creampuff 100" race in Oregon. My italics.

Aid stations are spread so you should be able to get from one to the next with 1-2 bottles depending on your speed. Most people still carry a camel back though. [Aid stations] are stocked with energy drink, gel, bars as well as real food like animal crackers, fruit, etc...