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>No, and he spells his last name with an 'a' instead of >'e'. Thanks for the reply, Gary! What do you think >is the best method so you can stay focused? Do you >reach and grab like on a regular bike or do you have a >holder near the bars? I saw one person had a small >camelback but I wasn't sure how the tube stayed where >he needed it. > >Thanks! > >>First off, I assume you are not THE Dave Miller >>(http://www.maltamedia.com/sports/articles/2004/articl >e >>_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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