So Ive been seeing these hydration supplements popping up everywhere, claiming to enhance endurance and whatnot. But what I really want to know is, can I use them during a ride to actually help with hydration? Like, can I ditch my water bottle and just chug a few of these magic pills instead? I mean, think about it - no more stopping to refill, no more awkwardly trying to drink from a bottle while navigating technical trails... its a game-changer, right?
Or am I just drinking the Kool-Aid (pun intended)? Are these supplements just a bunch of overpriced snake oil, and I should stick to good ol H2O? Ive seen some roadies (ahem, not that Im biased against them or anything) swear by these things, but Im not convinced. Has anyone out there actually tried using hydration supplements during a ride, and if so, did they actually work? Or did you end up as dehydrated as a raisin? Inquiring minds want to know!
Or am I just drinking the Kool-Aid (pun intended)? Are these supplements just a bunch of overpriced snake oil, and I should stick to good ol H2O? Ive seen some roadies (ahem, not that Im biased against them or anything) swear by these things, but Im not convinced. Has anyone out there actually tried using hydration supplements during a ride, and if so, did they actually work? Or did you end up as dehydrated as a raisin? Inquiring minds want to know!