Originally Posted by
The Chemist
Only 1.5L for a metric century? That seems low. I did almost 140km (85 miles) in rainy weather yesterday and drank about 5.5L over the course of the ride.
Yep. I hydrated well before leaving. Then forgot to stop at a small general store on the way. Road right by it. The last 5 miles I'd have drank water from the ditch if it were not dry. At least I had acclimated to the 95 F weather and it was mid seventies for the ride. Next time I will stop or at least take my wife's small camelbak.