MesaMan Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Alright guys, Just got specific trials bike and obviously not got any water bottle mounts. I used to take 1 litre out with me, but now are relying on going the shop and buying drinks. Has anyone tried a CamelBak or anything similar? How do you guys stay hydrated cause I sweat like a bitch and need to drink loads. -R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 i sweat like a bitch aswell... i have heard some REALLY nasty stories about camelbaks before, and have never had one. i just dont drink anything when im out riding, i spend about 1-2 hours out riding, then go home. it sucks ass, but meh. i cant be arsed carrying anything around when im out on my own (as i always am). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonkey Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Bag, put water and other goodies in bag, ride to location, put bag down at location, ride, sweat, get drink from bag, pick bag up, ride to next location :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcha87 Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 i sweat like a bitch aswell... i have heard some REALLY nasty stories about camelbaks before, and have never had one. i just dont drink anything when im out riding, i spend about 1-2 hours out riding, then go home. it sucks ass, but meh. i cant be arsed carrying anything around when im out on my own (as i always am). Expand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 i think it was fred from salisbury who told me about him or his mate (cannae remember) who had gotten REALLY ill from water from a CB, as apparently as the water temperature rises above a certain level, bacteria and shizzle grows REALLY fast in it, and might make you ill.... i know this happens in any containter exposed to the sun and stuff but anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 I think it's more to do with the fact that they are pretty difficult to clean, so people don't bother :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Cleaning them??? I ride with a hydropacks on big rides, like london tomorrow may clean it out 1st now lol (in fact naaaa lol) but it can get pretty minging if its hot, but shops are everwhere and so are supermarkets and all your ride friends need to drink as well!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.MONTY Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Bag, put water and other goodies in bag, ride to location, put bag down at location, ride, sweat, get drink from bag, pick bag up, ride to next location :'( Spot on, or just go to the shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Vox Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 I always carry a bag with food and drink in now because i take my camera everywhere with me. Either that or i buy a big bottle of beverage from the supermarket while im out. :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MesaMan Posted September 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 I might take a bag but riding sucks round here so got to keep on the move and hate things on my back sweating me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 I might take a bag but riding sucks round here so got to keep on the move and hate things on my back sweating me out. just buy some. its only like 50p for a small bottle of water. i just make sure i got a spare 1 50 on long rides and buy some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 We bought a 1.5 litre bottle of coke for 99p from Waitrose, 3 bottles for £1.50, bargain :'( Or we go scabbing at Sainsbury's and buy their 30p cans of Coke. Never really a shortage of shops in London... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Coke is diaretic, drink water. Just whack a 2L bottle in your bag. :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MesaMan Posted September 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 It's the caffeine in coke, A diuretic is a substance that removes water from the body by promoting urine formation and the loss of salt (sodium). Caffeine is a common diuretic although a mild one. I do take money out but costs too bloody much when out all day all week. I drink 1 litre an hour. -R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 I got a camelback mule (special edition camo 1) ;) Is a great bag and is piss easy to clean :D If you don't want the water getting hot then shove some ice cubes in it. The water in mine has never gone warm and thats after being in there for over 10 hours, since it keeps cold drinks cold an hot stuff hot lol :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosts_cloak Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Hi! I just take a small bottle of water in my pocket if Im riding locally and put it on a wall when Im doing trials - If I go further afield I will take a bag with a couple of bottles in :'( I dont see the advantage of a camelbak for trials really, as its so easy to stop and take a bottle out of a bag - its not like a race or anything! (unless your called Martyn or martin of course! lol) ~Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonkey Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 We bought a 1.5 litre bottle of coke for 99p from Waitrose, 3 bottles for £1.50, bargain :'( Or we go scabbing at Sainsbury's and buy their 30p cans of Coke. Never really a shortage of shops in London... Kwik Save, 12p for a 2l bottle of some f**king nasty Coke. But it's a f**king bum load for what you pay :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipkickbs Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 Nah, forget all that, get yourself down sainsburys, buy one get one free on walkers crisps, all flavours! thats all you need for a good ride :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 Hi! I just take a small bottle of water in my pocket if Im riding locally and put it on a wall when Im doing trials - If I go further afield I will take a bag with a couple of bottles in :'( I dont see the advantage of a camelbak for trials really, as its so easy to stop and take a bottle out of a bag - its not like a race or anything! (unless your called Martyn or martin of course! lol) ~Gaz Yes, but you can ride with it on because they are so light/comfy, and drink at the same time :D Plus, saves you money in the long run on drinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb88 Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 Sainsburys - 18p 2 litres of water :'( i usually take a 2 litre bottle in a bag with me, along with helmet gloves etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 Sainsburys - 18p 2 litres of water :D i usually take a 2 litre bottle in a bag with me, along with helmet gloves etc. You can buy 2 litre bottles of water in Sainsbury's for 18p?!? I normally just take a big 1.5 or 2 litre bottle with me and that runs out so I buy a new one. :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 I've got a "hydrapak" TM.....easyclean reservoir.. It probably is the easiest of hydration packs to clean since you can turn it inside out easily and give it a good scrubbing :'( 2 litres would be big enough....you can pic 'em up cheap nowadays too :D adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashZen Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 same here, water in the bag. Since I bring the tools and camera, would be bad not to have water, no need for salty stuff though. Not drinking at all is insane :'( ... done that a few times... nearly thought I would not reach home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 my current beverage is the 18p 2 litre bottle of water from scumerfields. hydrates you and even a porper can afford it :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 CafeMet Choccolatte. I'm a fag, and what of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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