Planning on a long ride around the lake or through the country back roads next weekend? You had better make sure you take along enough water to keep your strength up. Water is one of the most important factors to be aware of for a safe and enjoyable trip. After all, the human body is up to 85% water.
Research shows that a 50 to 60 mile bike run burns an average of 4000 calories depending on how fit you are and how hot the day is. There is more energy spent on hot days than mild or cools days. If you are traveling on hills or mountain trails, you will burn more energy than biking over level,even ground. Either way, you will require to pack enough water to take care of your needs.
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.
The back pack water delivery systems make getting you liquids on the road easy and safe. You can store 60, 72 or even 100 liters of fresh water in a back pack system for your treks. The 100 liter packs can become unstable with the weight of all that water. Quality back pack systems are made with adjustable straps fitting around you waist to help secure the water. You will not regret bring extra water on the trip. But, you may ask yourself, do I have 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.
So before you take to the highway with your cycling buddies for that long road trip, check your maps, your repair kits and don't forget to pack plenty of good old H2O in your bicycle water bottle.
Author Resource:
Larry Wildems has been bicycling for almost all of his 26 years. He has trekked and led many long ride bicycle treks across the USA and Europe. He has traveled throughout some of the countries of Central America and is planning a cycling tour across central China. You can find out more about sports water bottles and water delivery systems, bicycles and bicycling accessories at his website: http://www.bicyclewaterbottle.net
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