Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
I tried to do that.... No problems drinking from the 'bak of course. The problem today seemed to be that once it got really hot, and I got into the hills (was surprised to find those, considering) and the hot headwind came that I just focused on the water and forgot about the Heed in the bottle - my body probably needed both more water and to replace the electrolytes.

It was the confusion that was a surprise to me, I've heard about the cramps.... Next time the Heed is going into the 'Bak
I suffered with severe dehydration once, and not only was I "confused"...but I'm pretty sure I was hallucinating too. I actually starting fixating on the white line (I think it's called "white line fever") that runs along the shoulder. It was almost like I couldn't take my eyes off that damn white line...I felt like a zombie. That was downright scary! I often forget to drink enough on rides, but I'm getting better about that. I really should start carrying 2 bottles with me, but we usually end up stopping at a gas station or two, to refill anyway.