rparedes said:just wondering what people do on long unsupported rides for hydration... say 60 to 100 miles
bottles? hydration pack? hydration tablets?
alienator said:I carry 3 water bottles and refill them as needed. Hydration tablets do nothing for hydration because they can't make water appear out of nothingness. To hydrate you have to take in water/fluid.
rparedes said:is your third bottle mounted on your saddle rail or seat post?
Deafwolf said:2-bottles work great for me. And I usually only go through one. I fill one bottle with ice water and the other with only powder, Fluid Recovery" drink. I rarely finish the first bottle before the end of the ride. Then after we finish, I fill of the 2nd bottle with the powder and down it rather quickly. I presume it varies depending on how much your body requires.
Another option, although not my favorite, is the camelback system. You wear a water bladder on your back and drink through a mouthpiece connected by a tube. They're very popular in the military and can be found and most sporting goods stores.
Chavez said:I usually carry two bottles. I don't exactly ride in the middle of nowhere, so I refill as needed.
alienator said:How long are your rides that you're only finishing one bottle (I'm assuming you're using 24 oz bottles)?
Deafwolf said:The weather has been quite awesome in southern CA. My rides usually go 32-34 miles. I should probably be drinking more often, but I usually just keep going. I definitely consume a lot after the ride, but never so much that I end up bloated or anything. I even urinate after the ride a normal color. I do tend to hydrate before and throughout the day as well. And yes, I use a 24 oz bottle in the front cage.
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