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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-06-22, 07:38 AM

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Before, during, and after ride hydration

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Posted By GhostRider62

Increasing from 30 milers to 45 milers with 4,000...

Increasing from 30 milers to 45 milers with 4,000 feet of climbing is a massive increase.

Again, if your weight has not dropped too much (say 1- 2% on a 45 mile ride with 4,000 feet of climbing),...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-06-22, 07:02 AM

Replies: 58

Before, during, and after ride hydration

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Posted By GhostRider62

For the next couple of weeks worth of riding,...

For the next couple of weeks worth of riding, weigh yourself before and after rides. As long as you have not gained any weight, you should be ok. I lose 1-2% on 2-3 hour rides. A sandwich and a...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-06-22, 05:53 AM

Replies: 58

Before, during, and after ride hydration

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Posted By GhostRider62

There is no need to make an error, your body has...

There is no need to make an error, your body has a control mechanism for proper hydration.

It is called thirst.

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-06-22, 05:04 AM

Replies: 58

Before, during, and after ride hydration

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Posted By GhostRider62

2-4% of body weight loss due to dehydration has...

2-4% of body weight loss due to dehydration has no effect on endurance, despite what gator sciency people or associated hucksters want to make us believe.

Further, not all of weight lost during...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-05-22, 02:39 PM

Replies: 58

Before, during, and after ride hydration

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Posted By GhostRider62

Today's ride was 43 miles and just a hair under 3...

Today's ride was 43 miles and just a hair under 3 hours with 2,850 feet of climbing. I drank 2 double espressos before the ride and did not eat anything. Unfortunately, I did have to hit a porta...

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