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Where can I refill my water bottles?

1 points · submitted Jul 2013 by u/stalde

I've ran out of water two times in a row now, once I asked a random house.. that worked, but I can't always rely on that. Any other suggestions?

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claimed4all 7 points · Jul 2013

Gas Stations.

1138311 3 points · Jul 2013 · n-1

Any convenience store. Come in all sweaty and ask if it's OK to get some ice, then fill your bottles up out of the ice machine - it'll melt in no time flat. I've never had someone say "no" or try to charge for it.

coolcrosby 2 points · Jul 2013 · Ohio, USA Vintage Serotta, Campy Record

Out of curiosity--how far are you riding?

stalde [OP] 1 points · Jul 2013 · Fuji SL 2.0 105

I run out of water at around 60 km into the ride. Mostly I do around 90-120 km rides.

coolcrosby -2 points · Jul 2013 · Ohio, USA Vintage Serotta, Campy Record

So, I'm 'murican which means I don't do metric, but I googled 60 km and that 37 miles--you are drinking 2 liters/quarts of water every 37 miles! Holy frijoles, son! How often do you piss?

stalde [OP] 3 points · Jul 2013 · Fuji SL 2.0 105

Haha, I don't piss during the rides... wierdly the speed and constant movement of my legs hold back the urge to pee I suppose..

dorekk 3 points · Jul 2013 · '87 Centurion Le Mans RS

Also, you're just replacing water that your body is losing through sweat, so your body NEEDS the water--hence you don't have to pee.

bentplate 2 points · Jul 2013

Schools, gas stations, fire stations, anywhere with a spigot on the side of the building, restaurants, cafes, camp grounds, wineries.

[deleted] 2 points · Jul 2013

Pop in any university buildings or public libraries since those usually have good, cold drinking fountains. Some parks will also have fountains that might not taste too much like pennies. Other than that like the rest of the comments say, look for a gas station and maybe bring a few quarters with you. Also consider whether you really need to be drinking that much?

dorekk 5 points · Jul 2013 · '87 Centurion Le Mans RS

Also consider whether you really need to be drinking that much?

It's summer. It can get hot. It's better to err on the side of caution.

[deleted] 2 points · Jul 2013

Oh I 100% agree, but sometimes I find myself taking larger gulps just because it feels good in my mouth, not because I necessarily need the extra hydration.

dorekk 1 points · Jul 2013 · '87 Centurion Le Mans RS

True, true.

I_DRINK_CEREAL 1 points · Jul 2013 · Trek Cobia | Soma Double Cross | Salsa Casseroll

Also consider whether you really need to be drinking that much?

I drank a gallon over <20 miles a few weeks back. It was 35C and I was riding around an island in the sea of Marmara.

[deleted] 2 points · Jul 2013

If I'm riding an unfamiliar route and I don't know where to refill my bottles (I have 4 bottle cages, 2 on my frame and two on a seat mount) I'll bring a camelback. Then when I'm riding I'll look for stores, park shelters/chalets, water fountains etc for the next time I go that way.

cavehobbit 1 points · Jul 2013 · Cannondale T700/Cuevas

This. A camelback is very handy. You can carry more water than you can in bottles. I would use them for rides over about 2 hours in length in place of bottles, when I was riding those kinds of distances. My routes often had stretches where finding water was not guaranteed.

But some people just do not like something on their back. If you can carry a backpack though, it should not be a problem.

1 hint: When filling it up, remove all the air out of it. That prevents sloshing noises and helps prevent it shifting on your back.

landaaan 1 points · Jul 2013

Country pub ;)

NOFDfirefighter 1 points · Jul 2013

Fire houses. Trust me, we're totally cool with it.

Leciant_Cruz 1 points · Jul 2013

Got a camel pack. Keep hydrated but watch over hydration. Also drink more water before you ride and do some stretches before you ride and help your body get flowing. I usually drink about 2 bottles about a hour before I ride and keep 2 liters on my back.

Fill up at fountains, gas stations, and bars. Don't be bashful asking someone watering their lawn. Heat sucks.

TacosForMe 0 points · Jul 2013

Carry more water with you so you don't need to fill up. If you ran out of water bottle cages on your bike, get a frame bag, handlebar bag, or even a rack with a pannier to carry more water. If you are a weight weenie and don't want to carry more water in bags, panniers, or backpacks, bring your wallet and buy more water along the way.