Electrolytes
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Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
I used to charge up my water bottle with Tailwindzz's, but no longer. Just the water, whether 10 miles or 50. I carry it, but almost never drink it. I guess it's mostly so I don't get scolded by the hydration nazis. 
Obsidian
iMTB Rockstah
I drink a water with a pack of of LMNT about 30 minutes before I ride, and I also add 1-2 packs of LMNT to my Camelbak and drink that during my ride, and then I drink at least one more water with LMNT after my ride, sometimes two.
I sweat like a bastard, so I take no chances.
I bought some sugar free LiquidIV today at Costco, so will try that this weekend to see how I like it.
I sweat like a bastard, so I take no chances.
I bought some sugar free LiquidIV today at Costco, so will try that this weekend to see how I like it.
mtbMike
iMTB Rockstah
I do this as well...
My wife has been drinking that Liquid IV stuff on her hikes and she likes it. I haven't tried it but that's because the LMNT Raspberry Salt is soooooo good. I drink it routinely, even when I'm not exercising.
Y-not
iMTB Rockstah
The issue I have with LMNT is the 1000mg of sodium. That much is not good for my heart.I add just a little LMNT to my bottle for all rides in warm weather. cause it's easy and can't hurt. But the guys doing longer rides than I would know more. Maybe herz...
It's not supposed to be used everyday as I understand.
My youngest takes this for her POTS and it works for her.
Y-not
iMTB Rockstah
LiquidIV does have a bit of cane sugar in it, but I also carry bubblegum on my rides if I need a sugar blast....
Danimal
iMTB Addict
One thing about LMNT is it's too sweet tasting but seems to do the job. I'd much prefer a less sweet version.
DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
Subtle, yet Herzie.I add just a little LMNT to my bottle for all rides in warm weather. cause it's easy and can't hurt. But the guys doing longer rides than I would know more. Maybe herz...
I just returned from an 11 mile ride in the high 80s. Had 18oz bottle of Tailwind and 80oz camelbak on the ride, with some water left over. I use LMNT primarily for recovery and Tailwind during the game throughout the summer months in general, even if just playing outside in the neighborhood. In the cooler months, it’s mostly water unless I break a good sweat doing whatever, then Tailwind for 20+ mile rides or anything with @Dante Inferno, and LMNT for recovery.
scan
iMTB Rockstah
Good stuff! Sometimes before or after rides, usually only with longer rides. (Never got on the tailwins bandwagon, but won't go there
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Obsidian
iMTB Rockstah
buggravy
iMTB Addict
I'm a Tailwinds user. I like the calories, and a little caffeine, to go along with the electrolytes. I only use it on rides over 10ish miles, and usually more like 15+ unless it's quite hot. Amount varies per ride. For rides like the one I did yesterday (20 hard miles with trail temps over 100 for the last hour) I'll pound a Liquid IV or Bubs Hydrate or Die when I get home as well. I'm kind of partial to the latter lately. Haven't experimented with preloading electrolytes. Perhaps I should.
DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
Your bikeride yesterday was badass. Chunky heat!
buggravy
iMTB Addict
It's such a good route. I'd probably call it my fave, even though Suicide still gives me butterflies. Maybe that's part of the appeal.
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
Still never ridden it. That's a crime.
SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
First of all, I like my fluids to taste like water, not flavored water, so I don't add supplements to my bottles or bladder. I swallow electrolyte capsules as the ride progresses. In the heat of the Summer, I take one before I ride. From there, depending on how warm it's getting, I will take a capsule every 30 or 60 mins for the duration of the ride.
buggravy
iMTB Addict
Indeed it is. It's a great Fall ride. We should try to connect the dots.
Sasquatch9billion
iMTB Rockstah
Never thought of that option.
The Elmnt stuff is very tasty.
On hot days I'll generally pound some gatoraid mix ( less sugar in the mix powder than the prepared stuff,) before the ride. $8 for a giant tub. That's a hard deal to beat.
In my fanny pack I'll also carry an 8-ball of tailwind for emergencies or to trick a pal into thinking it's a magic formula to get them through the ride.
Obsidian
iMTB Rockstah
LMNT reloaded, Sunday delivery. I really do love this stuff. I have not had a muscle cramp since I started using it.
If you do the "subscribe and save" option on their website for the insider pack, it comes to less than $1 per packet with the free shipping. Plus they occasionally send you free stuff, as in, all the time.
I go through 1-2 packets per day, and more on days I ride or drink. If you are worried about the demonized sodium spiking your blood pressure ... well, I won't go all "conspiracy theory" on you about how they want to keep you sick by blaming everything that is not making you sick.
My BP from 10/31/24 at Quest Diagnostics.
I guess it's not the sodium. 
If you do the "subscribe and save" option on their website for the insider pack, it comes to less than $1 per packet with the free shipping. Plus they occasionally send you free stuff, as in, all the time.
I go through 1-2 packets per day, and more on days I ride or drink. If you are worried about the demonized sodium spiking your blood pressure ... well, I won't go all "conspiracy theory" on you about how they want to keep you sick by blaming everything that is not making you sick.
My BP from 10/31/24 at Quest Diagnostics.
I guess it's not the sodium.
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
I have a few of those sticks, but have never tried it. I have a bag of Skratch that I am using up first. It works better than not using anything. I think Tailwind works better than Skratch. Hopefully LMNT will do for me what you say it does for you - no leg cramps. Hopefully it will also make me more handsome and irresistible too!
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned as an option!
Tom the Bomb
iMTB Rockstah
I use them on every ride . I almost always ride 12mi. or more. You sweat even when you don't sweat. I use flavorless electrolyte drops in my camel back. If I am climbing over 800 ft I mix 50-50 coconut water and water. Gives me calories, energy and electrolytes. It works amazingly well. If you have an issue with sodium use Nattokinase capsules. Its natural from derived from soybeans. It provides a kick of oxygen uptake. Fights cramping too. Good stuff for the heart. I always carry them in my bag along with Medi lyte electrolyte capsule that include magnesium . Cheap and work great.
da big hills
iMTB Rockstah
You do not want to Fall on that ridgeline trail, that would be suicide
Old&InTheWay
Well-Known Member
Coconut water is getting to be too expensive so I buy a whole bunch at Sprouts when they sell it at 1/2 price every 2 months or so.
Tom the Bomb
iMTB Rockstah
I agree but when I am 20 miles out and start to cramp I kick my self! I get good deals at Grocery outlet when they have it. Otherwise Sprouts brand.Coconut water is getting to be too expensive so I buy a whole bunch at Sprouts when they sell it at 1/2 price every 2 months or so.
Sasquatch9billion
iMTB Rockstah
You guys, T-Joe's coconut water is cheaper.
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