LBS had samples for sale and since I wasn't sure I'd like the stuff, I picked up a couple. I did pick up some Nuun tablets as well, but will have to wait until next week to try them.

Wow. Was really impressed. No sick feeling because of sugar or a bloated feeling and no dying for salt afterwards all night long.

I don't know how electrolytes affect performance, but I didn't stop the entire time despite the high crosswinds, climbing the gravel and dirt road hills, and on the way home, the rain. Great ride until Murphy's Law hit in and it rained the 6 miles home. That was a cold, wet and windy ride. Just glad I always keep my jacket in my pack.

So, if I buy the bigger package from the website, it sounded like I needed a tin or a jar to keep the powder fresh. Of course they are happy to sell me one or the other.

Thanks for the suggestion. I really enjoyed yesterday's ride and even decided to explore off the beaten track. My Fargo does really well off road, even in the dirt although my Mukluk would have made it even easier.