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Old 10-14-11 | 09:06 AM
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Common sense and experience will help here. If I'm doing a climbing ride on a hot day there is no way I can get enough water in and frequently drink over 200 ounces and still get dehydrated.
On a flat ride on a cool day obviously I need a lot less.
The other thing is to prevent an extreme imbalance of minerals by eating and/or taking electrolytes.

If you wait until you are thirsty you are making a mistake, especially if you have a bunch of hot climbs ahead.
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