How much/often do you take on fluids?

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2008-10-05 1:04 PM

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Subject: How much/often do you take on fluids?

I am curious to know how much you should look to drink during training rides. I realize that it varies from person to person and depending on conditions. I only have 1 20oz bottle,so that is what I had today on a 1hr 46min ride. How much, oz wise, do you think should be taken every X minutes?

 

2008-10-05 1:07 PM
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Subject: RE: How much/often do you take on fluids?
weigh yourself naked immediately before and immediately after a ride and calculate what your sweat rate is.  16 oz = 1 Lb.  That should give you an idea then adjust based on what your body can absorb and weather conditions.
2008-10-05 1:40 PM
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Old-school wisdom said to drink a bottle every hour.  

I simply set my watch timer for 15 min. and take a swallow every time it chimes. 

2008-10-05 3:44 PM
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Subject: RE: How much/often do you take on fluids?
Ditto the 15 min. rule. Now that fall is here and it's much cooler, I'm sweating a great deal less and don't need as much fluids. In the summer I sweat buckets and need every drop with extra electrolytes.
2008-10-05 4:22 PM
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Subject: RE: How much/often do you take on fluids?
when I am thirsty. a bit more when it is hot or I am going long/intense
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