Originally Posted by
MoAlpha
Glycogen is synthesized in muscle and liver, not transported there. As others have pointed out, glycogen storage binds 3 or 4 g of water for every g of glycogen, but that water goes into the circulation immediately with glycogen consumption during exercise. This sounds more like an enlarged prostate causing an attack of irritable bladder after riding, especially in the 50+ context. What kind of urine volumes are we talking, here?
After a long ride that pushes me to the edge (good workout) I gain about 2lbs. In 36 hours I lose the weight through urination. Since I ride days, it works out to nightime when the water loss takes place. All else is normal and dandy. Two pounds works out to approx 32oz liquid.