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Chris
Guest
I normally get large quantities of sports drink that make it much cheaper
than anythying available in the grocery store. I never pay more than about
40 cents per bottle. When I am out and waiting for a delivery, I
occasionally resort to Gatorade or a similar drink. The cost for powdered
Gatorade is about 60 cents per bottle. I noticed that "Country Time
Lemonade" has the same number of calories for an equal portion (120 per 16
oz) as Gatorade but uses fructose. Gatorade uses sucrose (I did not know
that) and dextrose. The sucrose\dextrose blend might be ideal if the sucrose
content is kept low but I am not sure if this really even matters much. On
hot days, I dilute it even further to probable about 75% of those indicated.
Anyhow, what are some of the latest thoughts on which carb is ideal for on
the bike hydration? I do use the protien \ carb compounds sometimes but when
I do I cut it is half to get a ratio closer to 1/10 rather than the 1/5 and
I am happy with the results on that. I just want to know what others have
found with various sugar types during intense training. Most rides are 90
minutes to 5 hours. I have heard that water is best for less than 2 hours,
but I often eat very little to no breakfast before those rides and I feel
that I really need the calories then as well but I am will to listen to
anyone that can offer reasons to change my practices.
BTW, the lemonade costs about 30 cents at the grocery store so I might start
doing that regularly anyway and I know for sure I will keep some on hand so
that I always have something.
Any comments or ideas on any of this?
than anythying available in the grocery store. I never pay more than about
40 cents per bottle. When I am out and waiting for a delivery, I
occasionally resort to Gatorade or a similar drink. The cost for powdered
Gatorade is about 60 cents per bottle. I noticed that "Country Time
Lemonade" has the same number of calories for an equal portion (120 per 16
oz) as Gatorade but uses fructose. Gatorade uses sucrose (I did not know
that) and dextrose. The sucrose\dextrose blend might be ideal if the sucrose
content is kept low but I am not sure if this really even matters much. On
hot days, I dilute it even further to probable about 75% of those indicated.
Anyhow, what are some of the latest thoughts on which carb is ideal for on
the bike hydration? I do use the protien \ carb compounds sometimes but when
I do I cut it is half to get a ratio closer to 1/10 rather than the 1/5 and
I am happy with the results on that. I just want to know what others have
found with various sugar types during intense training. Most rides are 90
minutes to 5 hours. I have heard that water is best for less than 2 hours,
but I often eat very little to no breakfast before those rides and I feel
that I really need the calories then as well but I am will to listen to
anyone that can offer reasons to change my practices.
BTW, the lemonade costs about 30 cents at the grocery store so I might start
doing that regularly anyway and I know for sure I will keep some on hand so
that I always have something.
Any comments or ideas on any of this?