Ok...

Forget I said Gatorade. The question is: Would it be a good idea or a bad idea to alternate a non-Gatorade sports drink with plane water?

I'm very new at this, I just got past twenty miles a day about a month ago. From what I've read on the forums, I will be getting into rides that I will have to eat and/or drink something during the ride. Right now I'm alternating between freezing and sweating but, it's warming back up so, it's more just the sweating.

I'm just wondering if it's worthwhile to try this or not.