What do you drink on long rides?

[Jantar]

There have been a few threads in the past on how to keep yourself hydrated on long rides. Some carry bottled water, others, like myself, prefer unsweetened fruit juice. But now there is a new product on the market that is absolutely suited to us long distance riders.

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[LBD]

There have been a few threads in the past on how to keep yourself hydrated on long rides. Some carry bottled water, others, like myself, prefer unsweetened fruit juice. But now there is a new product on the market that is absolutely suited to us long distance riders.

Have a look at http://www.buydehydratedwater.com/

Don't need to click on the link to recognise a "Tui's moment" when I see one.

[Gremlin]

I use Powerade, and have a penchant for blue. Seems to help muscle recovery, electrolytes etc.

Zapf I think starts with water, then slowly adds lift plus, in increasing concentration, until near the end its pure lift plus.

Now... this all depends on what you term a long ride For some, a 200km round trip is enough to pack for (whereas I don't even need a drink), where others think long is 1000km+, or even 1500km+ in a hit.

[Whynot]

Bourbon mostly.
Usually 2 or 3 to start and then another few along the way.

Btw, whats the date?

[mctshirt]

Beer, coffee, or Red Bull depending on ambient temperature and which end of the day it is.

[nallac]

Bourbon mostly.
Usually 2 or 3 to start and then another few along the way.

Btw, whats the date?

now ya talking,

[pritch]

Haven't clicked the link - just looked at the date.

Does remind me though of another life in various tropical climes when we ran seriously short of water for a day or two or three. At such times one starts thinking wishfully in terms of instant water. We could never get past the bit where the instructions would say, "Add water and stir".

[Burtha]

Not that I've really been on any long rides, but I use Replace (cheaper than mixed drinks) plus I add a vitamin C mix as well and take vitamin B caps (vit B is great for energy).

Otherwise, am still keen on strapping on a couple of cans to each side of the helmet ...

[Mully]

Don't need to click on the link to recognise a "Tui's moment" when I see one.

Check the time and date of the OP - getting in early with his pranks.

Although, someone has spent a lot of time on that website.

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[Mikkel]

Mostly vodka, I find that the additives in most other beverages doesn't help my hangovers.

[Jantar]

A lame April 1 web site, but I had almost forgotten until just before midnight yesterday. Still caught a few even after someone pointed out the date.

[nallac]

just checked out the website, man its funny..

Heres one from FAQ for carver;

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[Mystic13]

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I like the franchise opportunity questions, especially the last three. there must be some people that qualify.

[Mystic13]

As for long rides,

If I'm doing 1600km's in a day (see www.rustynuts.org.nz) then it's powerade in a camel pack and bars with nuts.

If it's anything up to 1000km's then it's a flatwhite.

If it's off road for the day then I pack water in the camel pack.

If it's real cold then hot drinks are useful.



If it's real hot then cold drinks are useful.

If its...

[vgcspares]

Bourbon mostly.
Usually 2 or 3 to start and then another few along the way.

diluted with dehydrated water to taste ?