I did not eat nor drink during a 71 mile ride. If that's not enough, I did not eat nor drink before the ride either and did this ride without stopping. I was even pushing harder on this ride than I ever did.
The route has about 6000' of climbing and temperature index was 100F on the road due to 78% humidity! I was wet all over from sweat because the high humidity prevented evaporation of sweat. Though I didn't mind the heat and high humidity at all.
I had 2 weeks of adaptation period for this attempt so I didn't just dive straight into it. Though it wasn't my original intention to attempt a totally unhydrated ride.
I did not do this to bust a myth. But this ride turned out to be my favorite not because of the life and death struggle but it actually felt the easiest one I ever made on that route! The climbs never felt so easy it seemed a lot shorter. Other factors may have been involved like changes to weekday training, changes to riding posture, wearing loose board shorts on that ride, and changes to riding strategy on this route.
No cramping, no bonking. Legs are only a little sore but climbing performance was preserved all throughout the ride. No headaches either.
I ate a huge meal at home after the before I re-hydrated. It helps avoid excessive amount of water absorbed by dehydrated cells and cause swelling and headaches (if the swelling is on the brain). You can also add salt to water to avoid swelling when quickly re hydrating
I will not recommend anyone from doing it. My body is simply well adapted to riding depleted. A month ago I never would have thought this possible nor even accomplish the task with relative ease and comfort.
The route has about 6000' of climbing and temperature index was 100F on the road due to 78% humidity! I was wet all over from sweat because the high humidity prevented evaporation of sweat. Though I didn't mind the heat and high humidity at all.
I had 2 weeks of adaptation period for this attempt so I didn't just dive straight into it. Though it wasn't my original intention to attempt a totally unhydrated ride.
I did not do this to bust a myth. But this ride turned out to be my favorite not because of the life and death struggle but it actually felt the easiest one I ever made on that route! The climbs never felt so easy it seemed a lot shorter. Other factors may have been involved like changes to weekday training, changes to riding posture, wearing loose board shorts on that ride, and changes to riding strategy on this route.
No cramping, no bonking. Legs are only a little sore but climbing performance was preserved all throughout the ride. No headaches either.
I ate a huge meal at home after the before I re-hydrated. It helps avoid excessive amount of water absorbed by dehydrated cells and cause swelling and headaches (if the swelling is on the brain). You can also add salt to water to avoid swelling when quickly re hydrating
I will not recommend anyone from doing it. My body is simply well adapted to riding depleted. A month ago I never would have thought this possible nor even accomplish the task with relative ease and comfort.