Evan Andreou Posted February 26, 2014 Share Have done up to five hour rides with Camelbak filled with water only. Like most other posters here I carry a bar or two (Biogen peanut butter cookie dough is awesome. Also USN energy oats) and a gel or two as backup (GU salted caramel or USN espresso) in case of the dreaded bonk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted February 26, 2014 Share hi guyp Maybe a a bit off the topic, i ride on water only if it's around 3h or less, but for the longer rides i do a mixture of juice and water. my dillema however, I use a camelback for longer rides, and lately there is a smell/taste like someone emtied a can of doom in it. I use the approved product to clean it and it is not even 2 months old, so replacing it every 2 months is not very cost effective. i have since tried bicarbonate of soda, lemon juice and vinegar on seperate occasions, still no joy. Any advice? It seriously smells/taste awefull and i am sure it cannot be good for you. I also have the brushes to clean out the bag and piping and it is most defenitely not mouldy nor is there any residue. Its like Doom i tell you! Empty the bladder, wash/rinse and keep in freezer cadenceblur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacc Posted February 26, 2014 Share I wash my bladder with Milton tablets after every ride and rinse it properly. I then hang it to dry. Edited February 26, 2014 by Hacc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted February 27, 2014 Share I wash my bladder with Milton tablets after every ride and rinse it properly. I then hang it to dry. Oh the hydration pack bladder! Jeez. Some mornings I am easily confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmytrap Posted February 27, 2014 Share <2hrs low intensity = Water<2hrs high intensity = Diluted apple juice (50/50)>2hrs = Diluted apple juice (50/50) + Gels/BananaRaces = Race mix + Gels (and Coke if I stop at a water table) In my opinion, why use only water on the bike when you can consume something on the bike to aid in your recovery later/limit your losses thus not needing to replace as much of your glycogen stores? One needs optimal recovery in order to get quality rides in, day after day. Side note: It takes a lot longer to recover from any ride that starts going over 4 hours in comparison to a ride that is 4 hours or less. The only real benefit of 5 hour rides is that they get you mentally strong. That being said we are all different, so what works for you, works for you. SwissVan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted February 27, 2014 Share Water and a couple of shots of amarula keep me going...light up a smoke at half way and bobs ur uncle. BigDL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanbean Posted February 27, 2014 Share Water and a couple of shots of amarula keep me going...light up a smoke at half way and bobs ur uncle.Smoke of what, you talking about Bob Marley, right???? :woot: The point of riding only on water is to kickstart your fat burning engine. So that's what I do. Up to 4 1/2 hrs. But then I try to keep my HR in the aerobic zone, 180-age. But I'm not always successful at that. Last ride my av hr was 15bpm too high, but I still managed only on water. I had to give my emergency gel to a diabetic buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted February 27, 2014 Share I can't get my Bladder empty ,what must I do Sorry my Camelbak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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