best water bottle mix?

[MikeW-71]

Hmm, I can do 10 miles in 40-45mins, so 17 in say 1hr10-1hr20 ish

That's on my hilly run today, on flat ground I might do it in an hour.

 

[Pale Rider]

I usually use just water and squash for a ride up to an hour. Over an hour I may take a bottle with an electrolyte/ carb mix in.
What you need to do is experiment to see what works for you. I have found that it is better to have a small drink regular and often (15-20) mins than having a large drink every hour.

Little and often is good advice, not that I take it because I can't drink and ride at the same time.

Might see if I can walk down the street and chew gum.

 

[caddy boy]

over an hour and you bring a drink? i often do a little 17 mile ish circuit takes me a smidgin under 1:30 hours (i am slow) and i never take a drink not had a problem yet
Cheers Ed

You need to push harder then edd,lol,
Get ur legs working,

 

[totallyfixed]

what time should i be aiming to do 17miles in?
Cheers Ed

My better half does a hilly 19 miles in 49 mins [training] .

 

[young Ed]

ooooh dear i am to damn slow then
then again i have the excse of only riding very heavy steelies and not focusing on speed
i was happy when i saw a 12.5mph average speed!
Cheers Ed

 

[Dusty Bin]

My better half does a hilly 19 miles in 49 mins [training] .

23mph avge over a 19 mile training route is impressive, especially if it was a solo ride. What amount of climbing was involved?

 

[Supersuperleeds]

My better half does a hilly 19 miles in 49 mins [training] .

Your better half is a proper cyclist , 99% of us on here just pretend we are.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

It tends to be a summer luxury to carry a drink usually. I like a mix of pure fruit juice & water with a pinch of salt, kept at ambient temperature.

3 parts juice to 1 water for a bit of sugar rush on longer rides. 1:1 for general pootling around and 1:3 if its really warm and keeping hydrated is the big thing.

 

[totallyfixed]

23mph avge over a 19 mile training route is impressive, especially if it was a solo ride. What amount of climbing was involved?

No idea, but there is a hill that hits about 14-15% for the last 50 meters or so of it, tbh she is quicker than most of the men on the hill.

 

[fabregas485]

I like to add a little something to make water taste a little better, but rarely use any addins unless its a longum

 

[Ticktockmy]

Tea, that's my answer to keeping myself hydrated, about 1/2 gallon before I venture out, then top up's at regular intervals at a convenient cafe.

 

[e-rider]

NUUN

 

[MikeW-71]

My better half does a hilly 19 miles in 49 mins [training] .

Well, that's put me in my place

 

[Dusty Bin]

Well, that's put me in my place

Nonsense - this is the internet. Just say you can go faster....

 

[totallyfixed]

Nonsense - this is the internet. Just say you can go faster....

Did I not mention, it was done on a unicycle, how else could it be so slow?