RE: [RBW] Re: Anyone have recommendations for a good Electrolyte solution.
Hi Ted, I have been using Nuun and Camelbak Elixir with good results. Both contain no sugar and have good taste. Nuun pink lemonade is somewhat light and pleasant tasting and is one of my favorites. I also use the fruit punch and cola flavors. Cola has some caffeine in it so I tend to use it only on longer rides and somewhat sparingly. On rides greater than 60 miles, I also use Hammer Perpetuem with some added endurolytes powder and a bit of Hammer Gel for flavoring. Alternating the Nuun/CB Elixir with the Perpetuem mix really keeps my tendency as dehydration and cramping at bay. It works for me but my not work for others, Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: j...@synapticcycles.com website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079 Date: Sun, 5 May 2013 19:40:10 -0700 From: teddur...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone have recommendations for a good Electrolyte solution. I was a Gatorade user but as I got to longer distances found that the sugar was intolerable. I just recently discovered Coco Hydro and have tried it on a couple of 200k's and it's worked great. The potassium-sodium ratio in coconut water is much higher than most other supplements, very close to the same as what we sweat out. In fact, the plain non-flavored versions tastes a bit like, ah, sweat. In a good way, of course! Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone have recommendations for a good Electrolyte solution.
Strawberries and bananas are also high in potassium. If you're riding along the coast of California, don't neglect to stop at a strawberry farm and get a delicious basket of strawberries. They're in season for a long time. On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 12:49 PM, Michael Hechmer mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I keep this very simple. I have suffered from leg cramps my entire life and come from a family where they are endemic. I simply take potassium tablets. In hot weather more, maybe one or two before a ride and two to four after, along with salty food. I don't do super long rides any more but when I did I carried a few tablets with me. Ignorant medical people flip out, but here's a point of reference. Potassium tablets are typically 99mg. while a baked potato is about 800mg. If you are cramping it is a sure sign of a potassium deficiency, which often goes with dehydration. Your chances of a potassium OD are miniscule. michael On Sunday, May 5, 2013 8:25:34 PM UTC-4, hsmitham wrote: Hi Rivsters, On long rides I notice I have a tendency to get leg cramps in my feet calf's which is usually long after the ride. I drink plenty of water as I don't like being dehydrated. I have used electrolyte solutions before but dislike the ones with sugar. So was wondering if anyone has experience with such a sugarless product. Thanks, Hugh Sunland, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone have recommendations for a good Electrolyte solution.
On Mon, 2013-05-06 at 14:34 -0700, Manuel Acosta wrote: Lick your wrist after a long ride like a horse and a salt lick. I didn't know sunscreen was good for cramping. I am sure it doesn't taste very good. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
