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Chris M
Guest
I have 2 packs, though I have never used them on the bike (they were
primarily used for hockey, as many rinks do not allow drinks on the
rink or even the bleachers and the packs are great for that, or even
for the goalie regardless of the rink's policies). I know that Bobby
Julich used a few prototypes years ago, during time trials. The
interesting thing to me is the location on the back located and shaped
to additionally improve aerodynamic properties. I am also interested
in any cooling benefits. I ride in very hot weather through many
months in the summer where I might spend an hour or more at 100F +.
The other day, I was already riding in 100F for over 20 minutes when I
arrived at the base of a 2.1 mile hill (only 5% but still) and the
geography was such that the micro-climate influenced by the road's
protected valley caused the heat to quickly rise up to 114F before
even reaching the first mile. Having a hydration pack with ice would
have been great. I use insulated bottles and that helps for a little
while (even they heat up at some point in the ride). When I freeze the
contents of the 2nd bottle, I do often have nice cold water for the
critical hottest sections of the rides. It is mostly psychological,
but nothing tastes better than super cold ice water while your blood
tries to keep from boiling over.
What are some ideas for carrying lots of ice-cold water, either in a
pack or any other ideas I may be overlooking?
primarily used for hockey, as many rinks do not allow drinks on the
rink or even the bleachers and the packs are great for that, or even
for the goalie regardless of the rink's policies). I know that Bobby
Julich used a few prototypes years ago, during time trials. The
interesting thing to me is the location on the back located and shaped
to additionally improve aerodynamic properties. I am also interested
in any cooling benefits. I ride in very hot weather through many
months in the summer where I might spend an hour or more at 100F +.
The other day, I was already riding in 100F for over 20 minutes when I
arrived at the base of a 2.1 mile hill (only 5% but still) and the
geography was such that the micro-climate influenced by the road's
protected valley caused the heat to quickly rise up to 114F before
even reaching the first mile. Having a hydration pack with ice would
have been great. I use insulated bottles and that helps for a little
while (even they heat up at some point in the ride). When I freeze the
contents of the 2nd bottle, I do often have nice cold water for the
critical hottest sections of the rides. It is mostly psychological,
but nothing tastes better than super cold ice water while your blood
tries to keep from boiling over.
What are some ideas for carrying lots of ice-cold water, either in a
pack or any other ideas I may be overlooking?