Summer riding - Hydration

[buzzbomb]

Ok so I saw this post from way back...

http://www.600cc.org/forum/f87/beat-heat-before-beats-you-19452/

It left me curious as to how many of you ride with a camelbak or some other hydration system?

If you do post in the comments what kind (or link), please!

I voted no and going to buy one as I am currently looking at camelbaks as I had some issues riding last summer.

Wearing the gear in the Southern summer is hot. Dehydration is a real world problem. I drink when I stop.

I'm not running in Death Valley. Anywhere I can find fuel, I can find water or Gatorade (which is sometime better).

Lots of hours running a road, without the possibility of liquid for me or my bike. Bring water. How one does that doesn't really matter, IMHO.

 

[bleedinblue]

I think you saw the water bottle pouch that I use didn't you Lee?It's not bad, I can fit two bottles of water inside, or one bottle with a ice pack.I strap it onto my grab bar.I own the camo version, sometime i'm going to order a black one just to match.

ModGear Water Bottle Pouch Black Padded Main Compartment Zippered Utility Pouch

 

[leem00]

I can post pix for anyone interested in learning how I rigged the KLIM... Just let me know.

We are always interested in pics!

 

[leem00]

I think you saw the water bottle pouch that I use didn't you Lee?It's not bad, I can fit two bottles of water inside, or one bottle with a ice pack.I strap it onto my grab bar.I own the camo version, sometime i'm going to order a black one just to match.

ModGear Water Bottle Pouch Black Padded Main Compartment Zippered Utility Pouch

Yeah,
I have seen yours... I am leaning more towards the camel back as I now have a modular helmet and could possibly take drinks at stop lights more quickly with a camelbak.

I had seen somewhere people like to freeze them and then they also work as a cooling agent under a jacket as is melts and the condensation drips ...

 

[bleedinblue]

Yeah,
I have seen yours... I am leaning more towards the camel back as I now have a modular helmet and could possibly take drinks at stop lights more quickly with a camelbak.

I had seen somewhere people like to freeze them and then they also work as a cooling agent under a jacket as is melts and the condensation drips ...

Yea I knew it wasn't what you were after.I just wanted to list it for anyone else that might be interested.It would be a waste of luggage for you lol.But its great for people getting bye with just a tank bag.

 

[Marthy]

A bottle in the luggage work food for me, camel pack in my tank bag for ling ride with few stop.

Im a runner... Training in Florida during summer time make you learn fast. First of all, if you are thirsty... You are too late... Didnt drink enough. Stack on salty snack a bit the day before, you will retain more water and just like people said, drink. Water only is good for about 45 min of hard cardio. Make it 1-2 hrs maybe on the bike. After that you need some electrlite... Gatorade.

Doesnt need to be a science project here... Bottom line is when you do long ride sont wait until you get thirsty to drink... A little sip here and there will so the job.

 

[JSP]

A bottle in the luggage work food for me, camel pack in my tank bag for ling ride with few stop.

Im a runner... Training in Florida during summer time make you learn fast. First of all, if you are thirsty... You are too late... Didnt drink enough. Stack on salty snack a bit the day before, you will retain more water and just like people said, drink. Water only is good for about 45 min of hard cardio. Make it 1-2 hrs maybe on the bike. After that you need some electrlite... Gatorade.

Doesnt need to be a science project here... Bottom line is when you do long ride sont wait until you get thirsty to drink... A little sip here and there will so the job.

Here Here! :thumbup:

 

[MNGreg]

I ride with a bottle of water in my tailbag. Thats about it!

 

[SkyOrDie]

I don't ride with water, but maybe I should. I'm in SoCal and it does get hot. I took the Air Force's water survival school (as a civilian) 20 years ago. The instructor said that if you wait until you're thirsty to drink, you're already dehydrated. He also said that if your pee is yellow, you're dehydrated.

I use a Camelbak while hang gliding. I've noticed that even if I'm not really feeling dehydrated, drinking water perks up my energy level and mental focus. That sounds useful for riding as well.

-Stan

 

[Detrich]

We are always interested in pics!

I will snap a few photos then later tonight and post them up. Stand by...

I think anyone that rides with a 1-piece suit w/ an external speed hump & cannot wear a Camelbak will -love- my hydro setup.

Took me a while to figure out how to get it to work. But, I love it.

 

[Detrich]

Ok, here are a few pix of the KLIM hydration system I use... I removed the bulky plastic fastener & use Velcro tape to seal the opening. I measured & cut the tube length so that it's long enough to reach past my collar and fold under my suit collar. I also added a Monster cable velcro tie on the loop at the top, and it fits perfectly inside my suit liner in upright position. The drinking tube intake is at the bottom, so gravity ensures the fluid flows. I fill it with about 10-16 fluid oz of water and suit up. It works great. No leaks and it's not bulky at all. Some ppl even thought that I have a reservoir in my speed hump when I zip open the top of my suit for a sip of water at breaks. It's very simple and it works.

 

[Marthy]

Thats cool! It goes right where the back protector pocket is? I might do that next time just to try... actually I'll try it next Saturday on my Miami ride to work.

 

[Detrich]

The trick to making this system work well is not over-filling the reservoir.

For a two hour ride, typically 12-16 fluid ounces of water is sufficient. U can fill it more but it gets slightly bulkier. But water moves & conforms to the shape of its container. So inside the pouch it's never too bulky.

 

[pincushion79]

Luckily with the new bike, I have a lot of storage. So I have several bottles of water just in case I am riding with others, or go on a longer ride.