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>Keep one arm in the aerobars, reach and drink with the >other > >- Gary > > > > > > > >>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/artic >l >>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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