Originally Posted by Cycletography

I'm not confused. I just like to advance my knowledge and understanding so I can systematically work towards established goals. If I was just casually riding around the block at 10-12 mph for 10-20 miles at a time I wouldn't bee too concerned about what in my water bottle... other than water. But that's not what I'm doing.

If trial and error is your preferred method of learning that's fine. It is highly inefficient. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. It doesn't generate consistent and reliable results. But if that's your comfort zone I wish you well.

Human kind has generated a ton of knowledge over the centuries. I prefer to leverage that knowledge, as I can read and comprehend and don't need to rely on a self-proclaimed "internet messiah" such as yourself telling me something that isn't even helpful.