When you're spending hours in the saddle, whether training for a 160km or even a 40km, hydration and nutrition become critical to your performance and overall experience, especially on a hot day when your sweat loss will be significantly higher than usual. Among the myriad of hydration options available, sports drinks often promise to enhance endurance, replenish electrolytes, and fuel your ride. But how do they really work, and which ones live up to the hype? Let's delve into the science of sports drinks and figure out what works and what doesn’t for endurance riders.
The Science of Sports Drinks: What Works and What Doesn’t for Endurance Riders
Updated: Jun 14
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