Originally Posted by
superdex
how is your hydration the day/night before?
Sounds like you had 2-3 bottles over 50 miles? Might be too little. Might be okay, depending on you. (In the FL heat, I'd probably be closer to 4-5 24oz bottles for a 50mi ride, but that's me. In the summer I plan for 24oz/10-15 mi).
--what are your typical distances? (like, is 50miles twice what you normally do?)
I use Hammer Endurolytes (
https://www.hammernutrition.com/prod...olytes-extreme), an electrolyte pill. In your locale, in the heat/humidity, I'd probably be doing 2 pills/hour. ZipFizz markets itself as an energy mix, not an electrolyte replacement, so perhaps you're missing out there (thinking it helps more than it is).
Thanks, superdex,
My typical mileage is 25-35 miles at 60-85 miles per week, riding every other or every third day. I have, however, had three rides over the past month above 40 miles. Any recommendations on an electrolyte replacement?