Originally Posted by
zowie
Funny, I had my first Gator-aid ever yesterday in the middle of a hot 50 miler and I have NEVER been so thirsty on a bike ride that I was on the second half of that ride. I cut it with water, as I do with all drinks with sugar. Never felt like this while drinking Cliff powered drink or Poweraids.
I have done this myself - use water to cut the Gatorade, Poweraide, (supply name of favored sport drink)...
For long rides today, I would bring the drink as powder and mix it for consumption at stops.
On the road, I prefer water and to munch on apricots/raisins, brine/oil cured olives and maybe sneak in a few Rye crisps or Triscuit. Power shakes, Ensure, or some malted milk/choco powder 'shots' work, too.
And lots of water.
Its best to keep things liquidy, carb heavy and ingested in small, easily digested bits while actually pedaling.
I also like things that are easy to carry, and commonly obtainable at any grocery store.