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>First off, I assume you are not THE Dave Miller >(http://www.maltamedia.com/sports/articles/2004/article >_2967.shtml) > >Events over 30k may warrant use of a bottle or other >hydration system. For 40k I use one small bottle. I >raced a 54 mile TT last weekend and drank three >bottles. Events 20k and under will probably not need >water. > >- Gary > > > >>Greetings Forum! Two questions. After watching a >>local time trial (central Maryland), I became >>intrigued and have strongly considering jumping into >>this discipline. But, I'd like to know if I could >>still use a TT bike for regular group/solo riding in >>the rolling hills/mountains in my area. Most of us >>have other lives and responsibilities, and mine >>probably won't allow/understand 2 road-type bikes. >> >>Hydration: I wasn't clear after reading an article >>what the best method for staying hydrated was. I >>could see that drinking from a water bottle would >>distract you and also cut down on your aerodynamics. >>But, going 40K without drinking something once in a >>while would seem to cut down on your performance. >>What's the best solution? >> >>Thanks! I hope I can get into this discipline and be >>ready for events this time next year.

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