My hydration rule when riding in the warm months is one bottle per every 10-12 miles.
I fill one bottle with Gatorade and drink it while I'm riding rather than drinking before my ride.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.