Originally Posted by
gforeman
Man, this is killing me. In the summer, I can easily crank two hours before having to relieve myself. When the weather is cold (less than 60 F, is cold for me), I can barely make it 30 minutes before being in pain.
I can only attribute this to not sweating it off. Problem is, I have to make sure I don't go further than my pit-stop allows. No way to go in the woods since I have to drop my drawers to go.
I hate this, I could still do more, if not for the pit stops.
The other problem is, once I pull those bike shorts down, it is darn near impossible to get them back up, not to mention all the layers of clothes I have on (bike shorts, long underwear, then regular shorts)
I have such an issue with muscle cramps that my trainer told me to drink a lot when riding, be even cutting back on the water doesn't help.
Sometimes I can barely get in the door after 30 minutes without...well you know.
Not ready for depends YET!
But I wish I had a solution.
Am I the only one with this problem?
First question is: What is your usual urination interval? Don't expect more on the trail than is normal for you. It is normal to urinate when first going into water or cold. Look up: anti-diruetic hormone. But, once that initial event takes place I've never experienced any increased urination in cold. A preventive pee just before going outside is often useful.
Are you over hydrating? Some folks I know drink way too much in anticipation. Fluid in the right amount at the right time is the key. Remember you get fluid from your food too, not just drinking. So, if you just finished a huge plate of rice and beans you also took in a huge amount of water wiith it.
Privacy: It only takes from 20-30 seconds to pee. Add another 30 seconds or so to handle clothing and you are in business. So, dress for success and plan ahead. Also, don't worry about what people think you are doing as long as they can't see what you are doing. Even in the heart of the big city there are lots of places where turning your back and proper stance will keep you lawful.
Works for me so I hope it works for you.
Good luck.