[vontress]

I've done several centuries and longer and keep waiting to learn what SAGS stands for, but it still alludes me. Can someone help? I did a double century day before yesterday and these people saved my tail with water a couple of times. Got to love those volunteers.

 

[Bocephus Jones II]

I've done several centuries and longer and keep waiting to learn what SAGS stands for, but it still alludes me. Can someone help? I did a double century day before yesterday and these people saved my tail with water a couple of times. Got to love those volunteers.

support and gear

 

[RagbraiNewB]

support and gear,

but what makes it a good acronym, is that it spells what it means. You need them when you're badly sagging.

 

[vontress]

Your right that is unusual. I was definitly SAGGING. I tossed it around for while on the ride with nothing but time to pass. I would never have guessed it though. Thanks, now I know.

 

[GerryR]

There is no "S" on the end, just SAG.

 

[TurboTurtle]

The best I have heard was from the WWI troop supply wagons were called Support And Grub wagons or SAG wagons. - TF

 

[Allez Rouge]

vontress, you may also hear it called "the broom wagon." I trust you can puzzle that one out without any help.

 

[BetweenRides]

The best I have heard was from the WWI troop supply wagons were called Support And Grub wagons or SAG wagons. - TF

An old timer that organizes/runs bike tours in the Midwest told me the term originated during the Civil War. SAG stands for Socks And Grub. He's a history buff and said during war times, a clean/dry pair of socks were worth their weight in gold.

I've tried to verify this, but can't find anything.