Originally Posted by
Lemond1985
Before a ride on a hot day, I rate my pre-existing thirst on a level of 1-10, and then take a corresponding number of gulps of water from the sink / hose.
It's more an art than a science.
Originally Posted by
rjones28
Also, my first rides were gravel rides. We lived in a new housing development and the roads weren't finished yet.
We know. Paved roads were rare in the early days.