hydration for a century

[Kiwiavenger]

Hi guys

im doing a century tomorrow (day one of a 3 day charity ride!) and as ive never done this distance before im after tips for keeping me hydrated!

ive managed to get a hi5 bundle bottle which has some hi5 electrolyte tablets. would it be worth me getting some more to compliment my energy gels? i have 2 bottles and holders so shouldnt have a problem with the amount of fluid i can take with me (will have support car too)

how can i keep topped up? im carbing up today and have enough gels to keep me fuelled but its just the best way of hydrating myself! today will have lots of pasta, sauce and water to help me out!

 

[black'n'yellow]

best way of hydrating yourself = grab bottle, open mouth, tip fluid in, close mouth, swallow, replace bottle, carry on...

Repeat this several times per hour and you will be fine....

Don't over-do the fluid and carb intake today - your body's glycogen storage is not infinite. Once you're full, you're full.