Originally Posted by
phillycodehound
Hi All,
I posted this question on the "I Love Road Cycling VIP" Facebook page and it went viral. I have a Camelbak for my back. I'm a road rider. I was talking to a local bike shop owner who had a definite opinion about it. He said that it's a little overkill for small rides, I agree. It makes you hotter and can slow you down on hills. He also says that most road cyclists don't use Camelbaks and might look at me funny. This last piece kinda threw me. What are we in 8th grade?
Do you use a Camelbak backpack on rides? What are your thoughts on this? LMK. Thanks
If you need a Camelbak for the extra hydration, use one. I use one in the summer here in Texas. I stop and refill it twice on a 40+ mile ride -- it's a 70 oz version. Letting other's opinions dictate what you do is not wise.