Hydration Is Riding Kit

Riders spend serious money on kit, then forget water. In hot weather, dehydration creeps into concentration, patience, and reaction time.

Drink before you feel rough. Carry water if the route is remote or the day is hot. Stop sooner than pride wants. A rider getting cooked in traffic is not becoming tougher; they are becoming worse at making decisions.

Hydration is not separate from riding. It is part of staying sharp enough to enjoy the road.