SPORTS WATER BOTTLES
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Planning on a long ride around the lake or through the country back roads next weekend? You had better make sure you take along enough water to keep your strength up. Water is one of the most important factors to be aware of for a safe and enjoyable trip. After all, the human body is up to 85% water.
The caloric consumption of a 50 to 60 mile bicycle ride can burn up to 4000 calories or more depending on your conditioning and the state of the environment in which you are cruising. You will burn many more calories on a hot day then biking on a mild day. You will also use less energy riding on flat ground than climbing hills and mountains. For any kind of bicycling you will need an ample supply of water.
Most experts recommend a minimum of 2 quart size water bottles for an easy 60 mile trip. This is just a bare minimum amount and you should add 1 or 2 more bicycle water bottles if you are going for a longer trek. If riding for a longer stretch, you might want to consider using a back pack water system. Longer distance, solo endurance bicycle riders often depend on carrying several, one quart sports water bottles attached to their bicycle frame and wearing a back pack water system.
Back pack water storage systems come in different sizes to accommodate larger amounts of liquid. You can find 60, 72 and 100 liter packs. The 100 liter system needs extra support to stabilize the weight of the water. The better back packs come with a waist strap to help with this problem. You will never regret bringing extra water on your next bike trip.
