Cycling Hydration Options?

On a road bike with no aerobars you're pretty much stuck with bottles in the cages or a camelbak.

Why are water bottles a pain for you?

I like camelbak for my long rides because you can carry 3 liter of fluid and not have to worry about refills and whatnot.  I did a half using a camelbak on the bike and it wasn't a big deal, although it isn't "aero."

The NeverReach is what I use and absolutely love it! It holds 64 oz of fluid and the bite valve works great so you're not sucking air before fluid.

Oooohhh.  That nevereach system is really cool, but $100!  Well, I guess you get what you pay for.  I really like the "truly" aerodynamic bottle.  Not some fake thing that is pointy in the front.  Yes, it is true that a "teardrop" is much more aerodynamic than a "missle" shape.

Isn't a camelback uncomfortable?  Seems like you would get all sweaty on your back, straps rub on your shoulders, etc.

I love my camelbacks (yes, plural. See my name...). The 50 oz is pretty minimalist, enough water for a couple of hours of riding without stopping, and not too big.  100 oz is good for longer rides.  It's a little sweatier than going without, but well worth it.  Occasionally I hang up the mouthpiece on my aerobars, but if I remember to shorten the tube, it's OK.

Shoulder rub has never been an issue on the bike.  On a run, the ones with a sternum strap help.

I usually ride with water in my camelback and some sort of electryte drink in the water bottles. Best of both worlds.

While you do still need to reach for these bottles they do eliminate the need to tip your head back which I do like on busy roads or trails I'm unfamiliar with.

Oooh.  A bottle with a built in straw.  Never seen that before.  I guess I need to get out more.  That is probably the best solution for me.  I don't mind reaching for the bottle, it is just the head tilt/tip that i hate.  Thanks a lot.