Originally Posted by
Xherion
This. I carry a small bottle (2-3 oz) of apple cider vinegar for very hard rides. I would say though for the majority of cyclists, cramps are caused by pushing yourself past when your muscles are used to, not due to electrolyte, dehydration, etc. The best way to combat it is to just ride more and harder and keep pushing that envelope of when cramps onset.
tried riding harder and longer...still cramp up. it's almost like clock work now. as soon as i hit 30 miles i start feeling it. usually right at 35 miles i cramp. i've tried different drinks, different chews and even eaten prior to the cramp threshold. nothing has worked. i've tried pickle juice once with good results, i guess i need to give it another shot.