I just got done doing 20 miles in 45-50 degree weather. Okay the toes are frozen(wool socks in future), the fingers numb-(fingerless-put away for next spring), legs cold-(okay to to shop for nickers), but my real question is water and fluid intake.
The riding today was on a trail in the middle of nowhere so I alway take my 2 liter camel and a small bottle of vitamin water along with a clif bar if needed. Nomally I go the full 40 miles on this trail with a large bottle of gatoraide too but today it was cold.
I really was not thirsty most of the ride as I was cold and didnt think I was sweating much. I did force myself to drink the vitamin water because I got tired but did not touch much of the camelback. Now that I am home, I really feel crappy.
Did I dehidrate myself and not drink enough? Does cold weather(as cold as I am getting) take this much out of you? Help!