Originally Posted by
OldTryGuy
Protein shake + 88 oz. of water + 96 oz. electrolyte water + 4 gels, all for just 50 miles ????
My longest ride prior to Sunday had been just under 25 miles, and I have a history of not handling the heat well, so I was trying to err on the side of "too much" rather than "too little". The "bottle of water and a gel" every 45 minutes was something I read here and it didn't seem unreasonable. The protein shake is just 150 calories and had nothing to do with the ride - it's my everyday breakfast.