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Thinking of longer events / rides where carrying more water is needed what options do you go for? Ive currently been using two large bottles, and thinking of adding a third bottle holder, perhaps under saddle. or use a small backpack with a hydration bladder in it, so could have 2 bottles + bladder or use a frame bag with a bladder in it, would replace 1 bottle. or stop more often and fill up / buy more? I can imagine the pros and cons of each, weight being the main one, but then which would loose the least time on a ride?

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July 5, 2016 at 2:25 pm #25986

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Thinking of longer events / rides where carrying more water is needed what options do you go for?
Ive currently been using two large bottles, and thinking of adding a third bottle holder, perhaps under saddle.
or use a small backpack with a hydration bladder in it, so could have 2 bottles + bladder
or use a frame bag with a bladder in it, would replace 1 bottle.
or stop more often and fill up / buy more?

I can imagine the pros and cons of each, weight being the main one, but then which would loose the least time on a ride?
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July 6, 2016 at 7:18 pm #874545
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StraelGuy

12-16 gels?!?! The same

12-16 gels?!?! The same amount of calories in the form of maltodextrin powder dissolved in squash would probably cost about 30 pence. You can but a kilo bag for less than four quid.

July 6, 2016 at 7:12 pm #874543
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Simon E

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….. Can get between 12 to 16 gels in a flask so, saves bulk and no need to mess around with wrappers…..

Kin’ell!

I’m wincing at both the cost (£15-£25?) and the thought of needing 16 gels in one bike ride. I wouldn’t even try that if I was doing a 12 hour time trial. What’s wrong with real food?

As for fluids, I think most people need less than the sports nutrition companies want you to think. Unless it’s really hot and/or I’m perspiring lots I’m quite happy with 2 hours per 750ml bottle.

July 6, 2016 at 6:23 pm #874541
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pizzadapeloton

Two bidons, and even on

Two bidons, and even on longer rides the other bottle’s usually superfluous. I’ve normally stopped for coffee or refilled before I need the other bidon. Saying that, forgot to fill mine today and was glad for the other one to swap over to!

July 6, 2016 at 6:03 pm #874539
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CygnusX1

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My problem was getting enough food for 100mile + rides that didn’t take up lots of bulk. Saw a GCN yesterday with Adam Hansen and solved it! He squeezes energy gels into a soft flask (like the Salomon ones). Can get between 12 to 16 gels in a flask so, saves bulk and no need to mess around with wrappers. Going to half fill a soft flask with water and the rest with about 6 or 7 gels and try a long ride this weekend and see how it goes. Loads of bulk saved.. can’t believe I never thought of it before. Even he says he’s the only guy in the peloton who does it!

I saw that gcn episode as well…. Genius!!!

July 6, 2016 at 5:49 pm #874537
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mike the bike

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….. Can get between 12 to 16 gels in a flask so, saves bulk and no need to mess around with wrappers…..

That’s a pity ’cause I really enjoy my Sunday morning gel wrapper collections. Makes you proud to be a cyclist.

July 6, 2016 at 3:20 pm #874535
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tritecommentbot

I do my long rides on Sat or

I do my long rides on Sat or Sun and there’s definitely no water stations or anything in the middle of the country so..

x2 bottles on bike, and a collapsible soft flask or more if needed. Salomon make them.

My problem was getting enough food for 100mile + rides that didn’t take up lots of bulk. Saw a GCN yesterday with Adam Hansen and solved it! He squeezes energy gels into a soft flask (like the Salomon ones). Can get between 12 to 16 gels in a flask so, saves bulk and no need to mess around with wrappers. Going to half fill a soft flask with water and the rest with about 6 or 7 gels and try a long ride this weekend and see how it goes. Loads of bulk saved.. can’t believe I never thought of it before. Even he says he’s the only guy in the peloton who does it!

July 6, 2016 at 2:13 pm #874533
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gthornton101

I use 2x 750ml bottles for

I use 2x 750ml bottles for longer rides. If I go through those then it’s going to be a sizeable distance so I’m stopping for a break anyway and can refill at water station (during events) or worst case spending £2 on a large bottle of water at newsagents is worth not having to carry the weight.

You’ll be hard pushed to find a cheaper way to save weight on your bike than not carrying an extra litre of water on your back!

July 6, 2016 at 1:01 pm #874531
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CygnusX1

FECK!

FECK!

Oops, sorry, thought this was Father Jack thread from the title.

July 6, 2016 at 9:07 am #874529
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BrokenBootneck

Are we waterlogged? http:/

Are we waterlogged? http://trailrunnernation.com/2013/03/dr-tim-noakes-are-we-waterlogged/

interesting podcast by Dr Tim Noakes

July 6, 2016 at 9:00 am #874527
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MandaiMetric

I regularly consume 4 or 5

I regularly consume 4 or 5 litres (and a couple of bananas) on a 100km ride in Singapore without any need to find a public convenience. Despite riding in the pre-dawn and early morning… I usually end up weighing >1kg less, at least until I down another 1.5litres straight away.

July 6, 2016 at 8:41 am #874525
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Judge dreadful

I often manage a 170 miler,

I often manage a 170 miler, with 1 750 ml bottle, refilled at about the halfway mark, it seems to be a good compromise. It amazes me the amount of folk I’ve ridden with, who have enough bottles with them, to service the TDF peloton. Of course it depends on the route / weather / condition of the rider, but sometimes I think people massively overestimate how much they need.
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