Originally Posted by
waterrockets
I had this problem when I started racing again, but drinking water only. Gatorade (mix) fixed it forever.
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My very first group ride was 60 miles.
Started cramping 40 miles in (my calves).
Next ride, brought Gatorade.
Problem never came up again. Any ride over 40 mile now, I bring Gatorade. Shorter than that, water is okay unless it's at race pace.
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