Hydration

Coconut water has excellent marketing. The problem is it doesn’t have nearly enough sodium for heavy sweaters. I learned this the hard way during a...

Our readers prefer Tailwind 52% to 48% for long rides. Skratch won for taste.

Salt Stick announced new packaging and formula adjustments for 2026. Same price point.

Zwift updated their platform to include optional nutrition reminders during rides. Alerts pop up every 20 minutes by default.

Nuun added Mango Orange and Blackberry Citrus to their lineup. Both use the same electrolyte formula as their existing flavors — so if you’re already...

New study confirms pickle juice can stop cramps faster than water. The mechanism involves nerve receptors in the mouth, not electrolyte replacement.

Gatorade issued a voluntary recall for specific batches of their Endurance Formula due to potential contamination. Check batch codes on their website if you purchased...

More gravel racers are ditching bottles for hydration vests. The trend started in ultra events but now appears in shorter races too. Main benefit: hands...

Bad news for the classic cycling snack. Banana prices jumped 15% due to shipping disruptions and crop issues in Ecuador. Still cheaper than gels though....

For rides under 2 hours, plain water plus a post-ride meal covers your needs. Beyond that, electrolyte drinks edge out salt tablets because they encourage...