Quote Originally Posted by Sky King View Post
Just a bit off topic... We rode on Saturday and the DH was teasing me about my two water bottles for a 15 mile ride. BUT I have discovered if I only take 1 bottle I mentally limit myself in drinking and then don't drink enough and yes I attribute muscle soreness to lack of water. I also attribute my huge issue with achilles tendons to muscle cramping from lack dehydration and then overstressing the tendons (self diagnosis) I would rather stop and pee anyday

Exactly! Last summer I took only one water bottle on a ride beause he convinced me I didn't need two (to "save weight"). It was a two hour ride, and I ran out of water. I don't like that feeling.

I drink more water than anyone I know on a regular basis...and like you say, I'd rather stop more frequently for bathroom breaks than take a chance on being dehydrated. When I don't drink enough I feel sluggish and tired.