When cycling in temps over 90°F I empty my 25 fl. oz. bottles in 40 minutes instead of the normal 50 minutes. As temps approach 100°F that goes down to 30 minutes per bottle. Makes it challenging to carry enough with me or find spots along the way to refill.
I do add electrolytes to maltodextrin mix in my bottles. But not near the amount that Gatorade and other sport drink makers do. Maybe they are geared more toward something that's not cycling. It is a fallacy to believe that just because a certain amount of electrolytes is good for you that a lot must be better.
People do need to be aware of when they are about to have heat exhaustion. For me, little chills running up my back on a very hot day tell me that I need to find shade and cool off.
Last edited by Iride01; 05-22-22 at 08:36 AM.