OK, temperatures are cooling and the chill of the season is creeping onto the scene. Guess what – when riding its still important to keep hydrated. When riding in the cooler air you don’t always think about hydration but your body still perspires to maintain your body temperature. Proper hydration doesn’t just happen while you are exercising. Proper hydration is a state you need to keep your body in all of the time. However when exercising your body uses more fluids and electrolytes and it is important to replenish these with extra fluids and to replace your electolytes. To properly hydrate for a challenging ride you need to start increasing fluids the day before.
Below are a few links about Hydration that may help!
Tips for staying hydrated
- Balanced Living Blog: 5 Best Tips for Staying Hydrated.
- Texas State Dept. of Health & Human Svcs: The Importance of Hydration.
- Healthline: The 5 Best Ways to Rehydrate Quickly.
- Active.com: Cycling Hydration Myths.
- Road Bike Rider: 12 Myths About Hydration and Cycling.
- Bicycling.com: How and When to Hydrate While Cycling.
[…] The Heat is on! Remember, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Summer, or at least the heat of it, is upon us. Stay safe on the roads. Read our articles on riding in warm weather and hydration. […]