Originally Posted by
Machka
Drink: about one 750 ml bottle of water and/or sports drink every 1 to 1.5 hours
Eat: about 250 calories per hour on rides over 2 hours.
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You probably drank about half of what you should have. I generally follow the above guideline on days where the temperature is normal. The other day I did a little over 40 miles and it was around 95 degrees, so I drank twice the recommended amount (4 - 24oz bottles in just over 2 hours), which worked out about right.
I know a lot of people prefer "real" food, but I use maltodextrin in my water bottles (sometimes with a little salt) on rides over 2 hours. It is easier to keep track of your consumption rate and more convenient than having to eat and drink separately.