I am not yet comfortable drinking from the bottle. I can get it out, harder to put back in but tiping my head back to drink while riding is difficult. I got a camel bottle with a straw so I don't have to tip my head back but it is a very tight fit in the bottle holder. I may opt for a fanny pack style of camel back. It holds 50 ounces and take one bottle refill. OR, maybe this spring I can practice and will get better at it.