A Hydration Pack Is Essential
For Long Distance Riding

If you are planning to ride long distances, you should consider a backpack type hydration pack. This goes against the principal of not adding weight to the rider but it does get lighter as you ride. And, if you are far from a source of water you will be glad that you have it.

The human body is more than 70% water and it is essential that you hydrate during any exercise including bicycling.

Sometimes you get in the zone with your pedal cadence and you don't want to break it while drinking. They have a straw, with a tube to the pack, that enables you to drink any time while still using both hands to control the bike.

There are packs with capacities up to 100 ounces, for really long rides, that are very popular with long distance road bike riders. You may want to choose a hydration pack with gel packs in the shoulder straps like the CamelBak Lobo.

Most have pockets, hooks or straps for carrying other items like tubes, pumps, energy bars, or even helmets. Some even have built in rain covers.

Tip: If you fill your pack about halfway the night before a long ride, and put it in the freezer, it stays nice and cold longer after you fill it up.

These packs should be flushed out thoroughly after every use.

CamelBak Hydrobak

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