Originally Posted by
SBRDude
That's what kind of cracks me up about this "debate" - maybe energy drinks aren't that useful in many of the situations where they are consumed, but it certainly isn't going to hurt those who ride long distances to have a gatorade. I also have to wonder if the people who are so adamantly against them are equally diligent about everything else they consume.
A single gatorade is probably not going to hurt a long distance cyclist ... several, on the other hand, may. My problem with gatorade is that gatorade contains simple sugars which, after consuming several gatorades on a long distance ride, give me mouth sores. The longer the ride and the more gatorade consumed, the bigger and badder the mouth sores. I switched to maltodextrin based sports drinks ... no more mouth sores.
So yes, I am that diligent with everything I consume ... I diligently avoid foods that cause me pain and discomfort.
If a person likes gatorade, that's fine .................... but I've offered several options for "saving money on electrolyte replacements while on tour" (the title of this thread). Some interesting options for those would prefer not to drink gatorade too often.