The Salt Mines

CTS does not recommend the use of "salt tablets". However, they do not address the use of electrolyte tablets such as Succeed! and Endurolytes. See http://www.trainright.com/articles.asp?uid=2483

They say that losing as little as 2% of your body weight in fluid loss can affect performance.

I've been losing about 5 pounds on each century ride. That's about 80 oz of fluid (1 pound = 16 oz).

A few days ago I did back-to-back centuries and lost a total of 8 pounds (128 oz)!! It was quite hot on the second day, in the 90s. I felt a little tired after the ride (duh!) but I could still eat and drink.

I've got to get a handle on staying hydrated if I'm going to be successful at the 508....