It’s interesting how some folks are so down on Gatorade. It works really well for me. I need the energy and electrolytes that sports drinks provide doing rides of 6 hours or more. I’ve tried other methods but those just don’t work as well for me.

It sounds like the OP is consuming artificial sweeteners from G2 and Crystal light which might be worse on your health over the long term than other sugars, but that’s just my opinion.

Good for the OP for riding so frequently. It’s hard for me to relate as those are short distances for me, but we’re all different.

I do know that after I retired and pushed past 65 I really enjoy a nap here and there. But mine are only 30 mins top. I probably sleep 7 hours a night so maybe that’s a factor?