Originally Posted by existence
anyone using those camelbak packs hydration thingymajiggys for long training rides?
im hitting the wall at about 3.5 hr mark cos ive only been taking 2 750ml drink bottles out - does anyone have a good setup or experience using the camels? are they comfy...cos god knows they arent stylish
man ive been thirsty for advice today keke...
Everyone is different. You gotta find your own rythm - and strictly enforce it. I make sure I drink 4 x 750ml bottles of 1/2 strength Gatorade every 100km - two sips every 15min using the alarm on the Polar. The 2 extra bots are in an SPT (seat post thing - hangs off the back of the seatpost) - the further I ride the lighter the bike gets. Some ppl just take the crystals in a bag and find water enroute, but if it rains you may get a mess in your pocket!!!
Some bods in our club swear by Camelbacks. Its personal taste. I'd rather hang stuff off the bike than my back.