HYDRATION

Liquid IV, super greens and emergen-c

There are many things that can slow down or stop a ride, don’t let hydration be one of those things.

From cramping to heatstrokes, staying hydrated can help mitigate those issues. I’ve never had a heat stroke, but I have been around them and it’s not a fun thing to experience. It usually halts the ride and shifts the focus from riding, to safety, as it should.

I have had cramps from lack of water and or a few too many drinks the night before and that makes for bad riding. It’s hard enough to keep good form on technical sections, adding cramps and headaches to the mix makes it extremely hard and dangerous.

Thankfully for most of us in the states, there is usually potable water available and also these cool packets that help keep you going. I usually carry a hand full in my bag and add them to my water as needed.

Liquid IV in the morning with breakfast and the super green packet around lunch.

I have had them dry straight out of the packet, I would not recommend that.