Nutrition time! This morning we were able to host an incredible powerbarsport forum with the ncldisruptorscc to help empower the athletes with education around maximizing hydration, fuel & recovery! Did you know? Hydration is key when riding long & hard, but most don’t know that everyone has their own unique sweat rate. Some sweat a cup an hour, some a half gallon! It's important to learn your sweat rate so you don't drink too little... or too much! Before & after your next ride, step on a digital scale nude. Every 2lbs you lose is about a quart. Sports Medicine authorities recommend athletes stay in the Hydration Zone — Limit weight loss to 2% of body weight (e.g. 3lbs if you are 150lbs). If you have a low sweat rate, make a drinking plan to avoid gaining weight while riding, which is even more dangerous than dehydration. Try hydrating with PowerBar Isoactive sport drink mix to get your fluid, energy and electrolytes all together in a light and great tasting drink. Check it ou...