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Fueling properly for your ride won’t only help you feel better and avoid the dreaded bonk, but it’ll also help you enjoy every pedal stroke. Are you fueling properly for your ride?
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When you cycle, your body sweats as a response to regulate your body temperature (cool you down) and regulate your PH balance. But as sweat evaporates from your body and you cool down, you lose body fluid (water) – causing you to become more dehydrated.
- Weakens your mental function.
- Impacts decision making.
- Increases muscle glycogen use.
- Drops blood pressure.
- Muscle spasms & cramps.
Electrolyte drinks are a great way to replace lost fluids and sodium as they are low in calories and easy on your gut (great for training and for giving the carbs and sugars a break while racing – especially multi-day / stage events).
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Depending on your body, fitness level, and external factors (like temperature and tempo), as a rule, you should aim for a bottle an hour. If it’s very hot, the pace is high or you’re in a multi-day event, you can up this to 1.5 – 2 bottles an hour. Remember to train your gut in training and not to try new fuel during an event.
We recommend the USN Zero sugar electrolytes as a great way to stay hydrated and replace lost sodium.
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With the right electrolytes, you can get to the finish line. Make sure you’re drinking what your body needs. We’re here to help and guide you on your nutrition journey.
