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Water bottle for a criterium race
I am wondering how necessary it is to carry water during a 20km
criterium race? Would a moderate water load prior to the start work? This is assuming mild weather and at a medium grade level. I know there can be other significant variables, but the above question stands. Thanks. -- |
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Water bottle for a criterium race
On Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:55:13 GMT, Artoi wrote:
I am wondering how necessary it is to carry water during a 20km criterium race? Not. And screw off the bottle holder. Leave the 2 bolts at home, they're dead weight. -- E. Dronkert |
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Water bottle for a criterium race
Artoi wrote:
I am wondering how necessary it is to carry water during a 20km criterium race? Ewoud Dronkert wrote: Not. And screw off the bottle holder. Leave the 2 bolts at home, they're dead weight. And while you're about it, remove one testicle as well. |
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Water bottle for a criterium race
On Feb 7, 11:55 am, Artoi wrote:
I am wondering how necessary it is to carry water during a 20km criterium race? Would a moderate water load prior to the start work? This is assuming mild weather and at a medium grade level. I know there can be other significant variables, but the above question stands. Thanks. -- Your body won't need it but your mind might. If your mouth goes dry and you find yourself thinking "I wish I had my bottle" instead of concentrating on the race, you should have brought one along. No reason not to bring one IMO. Joseph |
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Water bottle for a criterium race
On Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:55:13 GMT, Artoi wrote:
I am wondering how necessary it is to carry water during a 20km criterium race? Would a moderate water load prior to the start work? This is assuming mild weather and at a medium grade level. I know there can be other significant variables, but the above question stands. Thanks. Take a bottle with a bit of liquid in it (perhaps 1/3 full?) to the start line in case the event starts late and to calm your nerves before the start. -- JT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** |
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Water bottle for a criterium race
On Feb 7, 11:55 am, Artoi wrote:
I am wondering how necessary it is to carry water during a 20km criterium race? Would a moderate water load prior to the start work? This is assuming mild weather and at a medium grade level. I know there can be other significant variables, but the above question stands. Thanks. -- That water may cause you to want to urinate during the race. Since there won't be time to stop during the criterium, I suggest wearing a diaper. All the top racers to it. -ilan |
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Water bottle for a criterium race
On Feb 7, 2:20 pm, "ilan" wrote:
On Feb 7, 11:55 am, Artoi wrote: I am wondering how necessary it is to carry water during a 20km criterium race? Would a moderate water load prior to the start work? This is assuming mild weather and at a medium grade level. I know there can be other significant variables, but the above question stands. Thanks. -- That water may cause you to want to urinate during the race. Since there won't be time to stop during the criterium, I suggest wearing a diaper. All the top racers to it. -ilan That's what that thing is in the shorts? Joseph |
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Water bottle for a criterium race
On 7 Feb 2007 05:20:55 -0800, "ilan" wrote:
On Feb 7, 11:55 am, Artoi wrote: I am wondering how necessary it is to carry water during a 20km criterium race? Would a moderate water load prior to the start work? This is assuming mild weather and at a medium grade level. I know there can be other significant variables, but the above question stands. Thanks. -- That water may cause you to want to urinate during the race. Since there won't be time to stop during the criterium, I suggest wearing a diaper. All the top racers to it. I don't know about the OP, but every time I raced I got a case of dry-mouth in the first mile or two. I needed my water. Also, the above reminds me of the TV coverage of the last stage of the TdF a number of years ago. They showed several cyclists coasting along the Seine being pushed by team-mates while turned sideways on their saddles. The commentator said something about the racers slowing down to enjoy the river view. ;-) -- jeverett3ATsbcglobalDOTnet (John V. Everett) |
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Water bottle for a criterium race
On Feb 7, 6:20 am, "ilan" wrote:
I suggest wearing a diaper. All the top racers to it. -ilan Top astronauts too! |
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Water bottle for a criterium race
On Feb 7, 2:20 pm, "ilan" wrote:
On Feb 7, 11:55 am, Artoi wrote: That water may cause you to want to urinate during the race. Since there won't be time to stop during the criterium, I suggest wearing a diaper. All the top racers to it. On the other hand, I've never been able to find a Motorman's Friend, an item which I've only seen once in the movie Semi Tough. I couldn't find it by doing a Google search either. It consists of a rubber hose and a little flask, which allows you to relieve yourself discreetly at any time. In the movie, Burt Reynolds uses it for an EST marathon seminar. The one time I really needed it was driving a RAAM support vehicle all night: You are obliged to follow the rider continuously at approximately 18 mph for hours at a time, and you end up drinking soft drinks continuously, but then you don't want to force the poor rider to stop for your bathroom break. -ilan |
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