tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738787319793550039.post4510521870550337935..comments2023-06-08T11:33:27.502-04:00Comments on Roadrash - My year in Cycling circa 2011: Cycling and Cramping: My Perrenial ProblemDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09928137388021932252noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738787319793550039.post-20157105731403238692011-06-20T23:00:59.536-04:002011-06-20T23:00:59.536-04:00I'm lucky that I've never had cramp issues...I'm lucky that I've never had cramp issues on the bike but, like you, I'm a heavy sweater. I'm not an expert either but would like to comment on your hydration/electrolytes theories.<br /><br />1. Electrolytes. Up until a few month ago I never really took in electrolytes and when I did it was always too late in the ride. Now, for rides over an hour in length I load both bottles with Nuun or Elixir so I start on electrolytes right away.<br /><br />2. Hydration. I'm terrible at staying hydrated but it's not what you think. When doing my weekday one hour rides before work I suck down a full bottle of water with no problem. My issue was not staying hydrated throughout the day/week and not re-hydrating after long rides on the weekend. I'm just now getting into a good habit of drinking about 100 ounces of water a day in addition to what I drink during my one hour ride before work. Still gotta work on drinking more after my long weekend ride.<br /><br />All that said, I wonder you should try the following:<br /><br />1. When riding great than an hour start with electrolytes right away instead of waiting until late in the ride.<br />2. Work on your hydration throughout the week - not just while on the bike.Bryanhttp://bikingtolive.comnoreply@blogger.com