Drinking Too Much Water
07-14-06 | 01:45 PM
#26
Videre non videri
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Hehehe...
The salty taste isn't that obvious when mixed with lemonade. And it's only about 0.5% salt anyway. Salt water, per definition, requires 3% salt.
The salty taste isn't that obvious when mixed with lemonade. And it's only about 0.5% salt anyway. Salt water, per definition, requires 3% salt.
07-14-06 | 03:02 PM
#27
Dai Baka!
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From: San Antonio, TX.
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Thermo tabs are one variation fo the salt tablet search "thermo tab" on google for more info.
07-14-06 | 03:46 PM
#28
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Ummm Salt Water, Yummy! What will I hear if I hold the bottle up to my ear?
07-14-06 | 04:28 PM
#29
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If I'm not mistaken, sweat contains urea, and I'm not so sure I need to replace that. Not in the same form, anyway.
07-14-06 | 09:26 PM
#30
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From: Portland, OR
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I have a bad habit of getting dehydrated when I go for long rides because I don't plan to ride as long as I do or I just don't force myself to drink on the trail. Trust me, you don't want to get dehydrated. When I do I get really bad headaches and lose my energy. It can sometimes take a full day out of me just recovering. Don't worry about drinking too much; worry about not drinking enough!
(electrolytes, too!)
(electrolytes, too!)
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07-17-06 | 12:09 PM
#32
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From: norton ohio 5.5 miles from center road tow path trail head
Bikes: cannondale t400 1987 model and a raleigh gran prix from 1973
Simply change your route so you can refill. I ride the tow path and have 3 points where i can fill up and drink 1 bottle per 10 miles or so. Mine are 20 oz bottles. I carry 2 in cages 1 or 2 more in packs depending on how far i plan on riding or if i plan on riding past my preious known area. If your drinking that much water you need that much water.
07-17-06 | 01:07 PM
#33
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From: Corona and S. El Monte, CA
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Get bigger water bottles. My 1½ liter bottles cost 38¢ filled with water and are reusable for months.
If the bacteria deal really bothers anyone, just slosh a teaspoon of bleach with the water next time you wash it. Oh yeah, and dump it out before you drink it!
If anyone is interested, here's what the US Army recommends for water intake:
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