Staying hydrated while cycling isn't just crucial—it can make or break your ride! We've all felt the effects of dehydration, and in this video, Conor teams up with a fuelling and hydration expert to understand how to keep your hydration on point and use it to optimise your performance on the bike!

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00:00 How do you stay hydrated while cycling?
00:27 Liquidcarrying options
02:05 What to consider when selecting a bottle
02:42 Hydration packs and vests
03:51 Hydration packs that fit to the frame of your bike
04:42 How do you properly hydrate?
05:07 What happens when you get dehydrated?
05:50 Preride: What does being "perfectly hydrated" look like?
07:10 Preloading your hydration
08:24 Hydration or Carb mix: What should be in our bottles?
09:44 Is there a danger to having just carbs in your bottle?
10:49 How do your hydration needs change as your ride progresses?
12:04 Finding your sweat rate
13:01 What are the signs of dehydration?
14:22 What’s the best thing to do when dehydrated?
14:57 How quickly can dehydration creep in?
16:02 How do you improve your hydration overrall?
17:22 Hydration is hugely important!

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