Water, Water Everywhere, So Make Sure To Drink

Too little, or too much, liquid consumption can affect one's performance while on the saddle. Hence, it is important to figure out the optimum hydration requirements for your body, to perform well on the saddle and maximize the benefits of your ride.To know the amount of water required by you on a ride, you will need to know how much you end up losing. This is shown by knowing your sweat rate. To determine your sweat rate, weight yourself before a ride and after it (do not consume any water or food during the ride). The difference between the readings is an approximate of the amount of liquid you lose. Ideally, ride out for at least an hour. That way you know what you loose per hour of riding and can make your hydration calculations based on that.

PRE- RIDE HYDRATION

Often underestimated, pre-ride hydration is an important aspect to ensure a strong and powerful ride, no matter the duration. Not consuming water before a ride is like going into the ride thirsty