Originally Posted by
TromboneAl
My real question was: "Can I rehydrate by drinking a lot of water at once after a ride?" and the answer seems to be "no."
Sips. Many, but low volume. Otherwise, by drinking a whole lot at once, you are upsetting the electrolyte balance in the stomach that then inhibits the absorption, that then maybe makes you feel bloated. And it stops you from drinking more later on when it really does count.