Off-bike hydration

[Becky]

I've always had trouble with drinking enough on the bike to stay hydrated, which means that I can spend hours or even days trying to "catch up", even after short commutes. I need to set a timer or something to remind me to drink on the bike.

But what about off the bike? I'm not real keen on using Vitalyte/Gatorade/etc. if I don't need the carbs for energy- too much sugar. I've tried Camelbak Elixir (yummy, but very fizzy) and Nuun (berry flavor- blech).

What works for you when you feel like you just can't get and stay hydrated?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Not trying to be facetious, but......water.

[indysteel]

Not trying to be facetious, but......water.

+1.

I try not to drink my calories off the bike. My only exception is milk.

[Becky]

I drink plenty of water off the bike, and I'm careful not to drink too much at once, e.g., more than my body can absorb. However, once I get to the headache stage of dehydration, no amount of water gets the job done, and simply results in many trips to the toilet.

[ibcycling]

Maybe you have something going on that isn't just dehydration? My mother was drinking tea and water like a fish but couldn't quench her thirst right before she was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. If you're drinking enough water that you have to pee all the time you're not dehydrated.

Good luck

[Becky]

Maybe you have something going on that isn't just dehydration? My mother was drinking tea and water like a fish but couldn't quench her thirst right before she was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. If you're drinking enough water that you have to pee all the time you're not dehydrated.

Good luck

Already took care of that one- I *am* Type 1 D And yes, I think it contributes to my ability to dehydrate more readily than the average bear.