I'm just wondering if this is a health issue of some sort.

Temperatures have been hitting the 90s with heat index in the 100s lately. My weekend rides are typically solo 45miles, average speed in the low 20s.

Problem is I sweat buckets... my 100oz, is drained at the end of the ride. I drink watered down gator and when I get home I can easily drink another 50oz to hydrate fully. I've tried drinking less , cutting it to 50 oz, it just means that 1/2 way through my ride I run out, then about 2/3 of the way through I notice I sweat less.

None of the other riders I'm with sweat this much or "need" to carry so much water.

It obviously ain't normal, but do you think something may be wrong ?

I'm just wondering if this is a health issue of some sort.

Temperatures have been hitting the 90s with heat index in the 100s lately. My weekend rides are typically solo 45miles, average speed in the low 20s.

Problem is I sweat buckets... my 100oz, is drained at the end of the ride. I drink watered down gator and when I get home I can easily drink another 50oz to hydrate fully. I've tried drinking less , cutting it to 50 oz, it just means that 1/2 way through my ride I run out, then about 2/3 of the way through I notice I sweat less.

None of the other riders I'm with sweat this much or "need" to carry so much water.

It obviously ain't normal, but do you think something may be wrong ?

45 miles solo, with low 20's average? You're right -- that ain't normal!

I don't know, but I guess if I were you I'd be looking for signs of dehydration, like do you pee in the middle of the night, and is your pee really dark yellow? As for what others drink, I've got story about that: There's a big pro race every year about 100 miles from where live, and every year a small group of us ride to the race to watch, and car pool back. There's lot of climbing involved, and heat, too. Last I did the ride, I'd suck down one of those big gatoraides whenever we stopped at a store -- we did three stops -- and I always had my two bottles topped off, too. None of my riding buddies -- all experienced cyclists -- drank nearly what I did, and when we got to the race, all they wanted to do was lie down in the grass and not move. I, otoh, felt relatively fresh and was able to walk around and drink beer all afternoon (until I felt like lying down in the grass.) So, the moral of the story is, if hydrating more than the next guy means you get to drink beer, it's worth it!

MartyLane

I'm just wondering if this is a health issue of some sort.

Temperatures have been hitting the 90s with heat index in the 100s lately. My weekend rides are typically solo 45miles, average speed in the low 20s.

Problem is I sweat buckets... my 100oz, is drained at the end of the ride. I drink watered down gator and when I get home I can easily drink another 50oz to hydrate fully. I've tried drinking less , cutting it to 50 oz, it just means that 1/2 way through my ride I run out, then about 2/3 of the way through I notice I sweat less.

None of the other riders I'm with sweat this much or "need" to carry so much water.

It obviously ain't normal, but do you think something may be wrong ?
Different people sweat different amounts. You may well be on the upper end of sweat output, while your riding buddies may be toward the low end. Drink what you need to keep hydrated, just make sure to replace the electrolytes you are losing in the sweat.

From: http://www.insidetri.com/train/tips/articles/2218.0.html
"It is critical to begin fluid replacement as early as possible. Fluid intake should average 250cc every 30 minutes. You should drink more than this if it is hot or if you sweat moderately or heavily. Many sport drinks include small amounts of electrolytes, but they are typically present in insufficient quantities to replenish losses. If you sweat in moderate to heavy amounts, you should consider taking electrolyte supplements. If you choose to use any one of the commercially available electrolyte supplements you should look for one that contains magnesium and calcium as well as sodium. Aim to take at least 250-500mg of sodium per hour (750-1250mg salt). Salt tablets are a cheaper way to restore salt losses but do not address the loss of magnesium or other electrolytes, which are lost in smaller amounts."

45 miles solo, with low 20's average? You're right -- that ain't normal!
MartyLane

hey ! that aint bad for a weekend warrior...at least that's what I think..... Been a weekend MTB rider for 5yrs. Converted roadie - it took 1 determined year to get to 20mph, aero bars cranked it up to nearly 20.5, then another year to nudge it over 21. With wife, kids etc and I'm lucky to get 6 hrs riding a week.

I know I am not dehydrated at the end of the ride as I weigh myself before and after. Colors are normal too.

Electrolytes - yeah, I am running at about 1000 mg each of of Na and K , which sounds about right for 2hrs. Missed out on the Ca and Mg.

Thanks for the input.