Originally Posted by
couldwheels
I'm finally doing it for one hour in 95 F heat. I used 1 slice of wheat bread with salted butter and brown sugar sprinkled on top as fuel. And then ice cold water with a pinch of salt for hydration and additional source of electrolytes.
Worked wonderfully well. No upset stomach and felt adequately fueled and hydrated throughout
I guess that means no more orange juice for me, just very slightly salty water and sweetened salted butter sandwich.
1. We totally don't understand your focus on food and nutrition for such short rides.
2. For an hour's ride at very hot conditions, sodium chloride might be the most important electrolyte, but in the longer term, more balanced electrolytes including potassium and magnesium are relevant.
TBH, I think you would do just fine simply drinking cold water for efforts of only an hour. All the rest is unconvincing.