If you are taking a long ride on your bicycle this weekend with friends go for a relaxing tour of back roads and enjoy the scenery. You have to take an ample supply of fresh water in order to keep up your strength and stay focused. Water will be the most important item to carry with you. Don't forget that the human body needs to be replenished with water to stay saturated at about 85%.
The caloric consumption of a 50 to 60 mile bicycle ride can burn up to 4000 calories or more depending on your conditioning and the state of the environment in which you are cruising. You will burn many more calories on a hot day then biking on a mild day. You will also use less energy riding on flat ground than climbing hills and mountains. For any kind of bicycling you will need an ample supply of water.
Most experts recommend a minimum of 2 quart size water bottles for an easy 60 mile trip. This is just a bare minimum amount and you should add 1 or 2 more bicycle water bottles if you are going for a longer trek. If riding for a longer stretch, you might want to consider using a back pack water system. Longer distance, solo endurance bicycle riders often depend on carrying several, one quart sports water bottles attached to their bicycle frame and wearing a back pack water system.
Back pack water storage systems come in different sizes to accommodate larger amounts of liquid. You can find 60, 72 and 100 liter packs. The 100 liter system needs extra support to stabilize the weight of the water. The better back packs come with a waist strap to help with this problem. You will never regret bringing extra water on your next bike trip. But, how much is enough water?
The easiest way to tell if you are becoming dehydrated is if you are thirsty or have cotton mouth. The color of your urine can point to your water saturation point. Is you urine clear? You are getting you correct of water if it is. You should get more water if it is cloudy or dark.
Muscle cramps due to dehydration can occur quicker than ten minutes. This can lead to general fatigue and progress to irrational fear and distress. The next step can lead to a lessening of strength and in some instances can also lead to loss of motor skills.
When taking to the back roads for your next long ride, research your route, prepare your tool kit and remember to bring along lots of fresh, clean water in your bicycle water bottle. - 31515
The caloric consumption of a 50 to 60 mile bicycle ride can burn up to 4000 calories or more depending on your conditioning and the state of the environment in which you are cruising. You will burn many more calories on a hot day then biking on a mild day. You will also use less energy riding on flat ground than climbing hills and mountains. For any kind of bicycling you will need an ample supply of water.
Most experts recommend a minimum of 2 quart size water bottles for an easy 60 mile trip. This is just a bare minimum amount and you should add 1 or 2 more bicycle water bottles if you are going for a longer trek. If riding for a longer stretch, you might want to consider using a back pack water system. Longer distance, solo endurance bicycle riders often depend on carrying several, one quart sports water bottles attached to their bicycle frame and wearing a back pack water system.
Back pack water storage systems come in different sizes to accommodate larger amounts of liquid. You can find 60, 72 and 100 liter packs. The 100 liter system needs extra support to stabilize the weight of the water. The better back packs come with a waist strap to help with this problem. You will never regret bringing extra water on your next bike trip. But, how much is enough water?
The easiest way to tell if you are becoming dehydrated is if you are thirsty or have cotton mouth. The color of your urine can point to your water saturation point. Is you urine clear? You are getting you correct of water if it is. You should get more water if it is cloudy or dark.
Muscle cramps due to dehydration can occur quicker than ten minutes. This can lead to general fatigue and progress to irrational fear and distress. The next step can lead to a lessening of strength and in some instances can also lead to loss of motor skills.
When taking to the back roads for your next long ride, research your route, prepare your tool kit and remember to bring along lots of fresh, clean water in your bicycle water bottle. - 31515
About the Author:
Larry Wildems has been cycling for mostof his 26 years. He has taken and led many long ride bicycle treks across the United States and Europe. He has traveled through most of the countries of Central America and is planning a long trek across parts of China. You can find out more about sports water bottles and water delivery systems, bicycles and cycling accessories at his website: http://www.bicyclewaterbottle.net
