Originally Posted by
wrobertdavis
I don't think you need to worry too much about electrolytes, etc. for a 36 mile ride.
+1.
For a ride that short, especially if you're trying to lose weight, you're over-fueling. It's a little depressing just how few calories you'll burn on that ride.
For anything less than 2 hours, I think HEED is ample, though probably still overkill.