Quote Originally Posted by Ana View Post
Any recommendations for a drink? I hate drinking the high-sugar, corn syrupy stuff
A low-tech solution might be to eat your crackers (or something salty - salted almonds, pretzels) BEFORE you start riding, and have a few similar snacks during your ride.

But given your symptoms, they do sound like migraines (I've gotten exercise-induced migraines after strenous hikes in hot weather), so like aicabsolut, I think you might want to talk to a doctor or neurologist. In my experience, migraines can also be triggered/aggravated i by fluid imbalance and eye strain, so the advice about good sun/glasses and electrolytes is certainly worth looking in to whether or not migraines are involved.

Another thought - my migraines are often accompanied at onset by stiffness and discomfort in my shoulders and neck. I honestly don't know if that's cause or effect, but you feel anything similar while riding, maybe you should check the fit of your bike to see if it's putting too much strain on your neck and shoulders.