oh WTF?! Did you change your screen name recently? What was it?
Damnit, you people need to stop fvcking with me.
well, that didn't work well (bottles and cages)
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Damnit, you people need to stop fvcking with me.
it was gnurider1080. but i felt like changing it to something that made more sense seeing as how i no longer ride nor own a gnu.
I knew your posting style and avatar were familiar.
Just an assumption based on the obscene amount of fluid mounted to your bike.
There's TONS of info out there on this. Generally your body can store enough glycogen for about 1-1/2 hours of strenuous exercise. If it's more than that your body metabolizes fat and protein (i.e. you eat yourself).
Protein and fat in some drinks is specifically to help your body release steady energy for long endurance events.
The intake of fat actually stimulates your body to release fat stores quicker for use as energy. This is the same reason hollywood starvation diets don't work - your body rations what it's afraid of running out of.
i heard that if you had less bottles on your bike you would have less weight and could go faster, thus not needing as much water.
I appreciate the feedback, but bike/gear weight is a way overblown "issue".
otherwise, i could carry no water and go the speed of light!
You should wear one of these to cut weight before a ride.I appreciate the feedback, but bike/gear weight is a way overblown "issue".
otherwise, i could carry no water and go the speed of light!
Good points- when your body breaks down it's own protein you're in trouble, which is basically anorexia.
From a performance standpoint, cells metabolize glycogen/sugar 3 times as fast as fat, so naturally you consume different stuff depending on your program/desire.
Opie- might just be easier to hire or train a domestique- is Zabriskie on his way home yet?!
Is testosterone included in the bottles?
Cam-el-Bak
I appreciate that, but coming from mtb'ing, I did wear a camelbak for the first 2000 miles. I now hate it and cannot wear one. I just can't.
So I decided that any ride over 60 miles will now be done with a friend who can watch my bike while I re-fuel.
On a MTB bike not so bad, i ride all the time with a Camel back on, usually a 100oz size. On a ride bike, it's not comfortable at all. I can't do it even with a 50oz one. Between the more bent over position and having your shoulder rolled forward more, it starts to bug me after 20 mins.
seal alll the holes on the frame and drill a hole in the top tube. fill the frame with water and get a long straw. that should be enough water.
All of the old Equinox TT frames had that system. The rumor is that it's a pain in the ass.