[jethro10]

I'm trying to get an idea of how much water I'll need.
The reasoning being the person I'll be touring with reckons much less than I do, and it's heavy, although my test's show I'm right, well for me.
After a straw poll really, but realise different bikes, climate and fitness make a difference.
So:-
an 8 hour day, pedaling for 6 hours at approx 70% of your normal fast speed ability. Other 2 hours take up with touristy things and lunch etc.
UK temperatures, late may, early June probably.
Just an approximation wanted as to how much water you would consume at this time.

Thanks
Jeff

[rich p]

Me, a couple of bidons in normal June temps but there is usually somewhere to top up anyway. A shop, a house a public tap etc.

[mike1026]

I have always found it very difficult to obtain water on route. At times I have used suspect sources luckily without any ill effect so far. I have been looking for a solution and have found the 'Travel Tap'. I have not had a chance to use it yet but I should be able to use and filter sources from lakes, canals, rivers, and so on as well as suspect sources like from garages. I will do a report later in the year.
You can have a look at or buy the 'Travel Tap' from http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk

[Davidc]

If I'm out all day I take 2 x 750ml bottles. Used to be the same when I went touring (it's day rides now). It's adequate provided the temperature doesn't stray too much over 25 degrees.

I've never had trouble refilling if I've run dry. That's applied to England, France, Belgium, Netherlands, oh and Wales as well. All I've ever needed to do is ask.

[RedBike]

May/June could be red hot (doubt it). In which case you could be looking at 4 or 5 litres a day.

Obviously theres no way you can only carry so much . I would just take the 2 or if there's room on the bike 3x750ml bottles. If you need anymore than this you'll just have to stop and re-fill.

[psmiffy]

If I am on tour then normally 0.5l/hr in normal conditions

[Anthony]

For an average day on tour, I have 2 litres on the frame and another 2 litres on my rack. But this water is for cooking aswell.
I would have at least two bottles on my rack filled up.

[Brains]

Fit your bike for 3 bottle cages, then fill up all of them and see how you go. You will work it out after a couple of days.

Personally I've never really had a problem finding water in Europe, you either buy it, or get it free from bars, shops and petrol stations

[andrew_s]

2x750ml, and refill at the lunch stop

[just4fun]

psmiffy said:

If I am on tour then normally 0.5l/hr in normal conditions

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