Bottle/Hydration strategy
10-24-16, 06:23 PM
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I use the version (Speed) that's 230 calories/bottle. I've gone through four bottles of it during a ride without any stomach problems, whereas with Gatorade I'm about sick of it after the third bottle. Good stuff.
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10-24-16, 09:00 PM
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10-25-16, 07:33 AM
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3 bottles, 300 calories of infinit nutrition per bottle. For a road race. That's 900 calories and no need to fumble around with a dozen gus and gummies. I'll bring a gu or two, some gummies, whatever I have lying around as backup/extra/sugar jolt if I need it. Neutral feed for plain water if it's hot. Toss the crappies bottle I have and keep the crappy feed bottle. Bring it next race to trade again. Finish with all my empty bottles to use later unless they really are past their lifespan.
10-26-16, 07:49 PM
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i have heard people talk it up a bunch over the years but don't know much about it.
10-26-16, 08:04 PM
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ETA: Here's the label.
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10-26-16, 08:14 PM
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It is sugar. From my almost-empty bag of Infinit Speed, the first three ingredients are maltodextrin, dextrose, and sucrose. For whatever reason, there's no sugary or sticky taste to it.
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10-27-16, 07:00 AM
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I guess I should say, it doesn't have that heavy sugar feeling that really makes me feel ill. For example, I cannot drink a straight can of Coke in the summer as the sugar just makes my stomach hurt.
10-27-16, 08:23 AM
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life hack, fill bottle half way with water or preferred mixed liquid, and place inside freeze on it's side. When done freezing, and ready to ride, fill empty side with the remaining quantity of water / preferred liquid. I dont own any insulated bottles so this buys me some time outside on hot days when it comes to wanting cold water
10-27-16, 04:38 PM
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life hack, fill bottle half way with water or preferred mixed liquid, and place inside freeze on it's side. When done freezing, and ready to ride, fill empty side with the remaining quantity of water / preferred liquid. I dont own any insulated bottles so this buys me some time outside on hot days when it comes to wanting cold water
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