Can I ride 20 miles without a drink?

[Jezston]

Well I had decided to ride the full 20 mile journey home tonight. Except I just realised I've forgotten my water bottle.

Would I be asking for at the least discomfort and at worst disaster if I attempt this?

Actually having typed this I realise there'll be an open LBS on my way I could get a new bottle from ... but they are an expensive LBS.

Hmmmm.

 

[StuartG]

20 miles is just enough to work up a nice thirst for the first tea stop. Why would you want to spoil that?

 

[Ben M]

Are you miles from civilisation and as such are completely unable to get some sater in any kind of vessel to take with you?

 

[Tigerbiten]

As long as its not to hot and you don't push it to fast, you'll be fine.

 

[ianrauk]

as above,
If you need, just buy a can of coke/water whatever and put in your jersey pocket/bag etc very simple solutions really

 

[Jezston]

I shall see what prices are at the LBS and if I can get a cheap bottle I shall do it! Otherwise it's bike on the train time, like a big wuss.

Also I need to sort my cleats out.

 

[yello]

Just buy a bottle of water from somewhere en-route if needed.

 

[ianrauk]

Stop with the wind up Jezston

 

[661-Pete]

If the weather up your way is anything like it is here, you only need to open your mouth...

 

[marzjennings]

No worries, just have a couple extra glasses of water before you leave work.

 

[snorri]

Would I be asking for at the least discomfort and at worst disaster if I attempt this?

Does your route not take you past any cattle troughs?

 

[Mark82]

Yea, easy I only drink when I need it and 20 mile for me is good.

 

[Tigerbiten]

If you do get a bit dehydrated on the ride, you'll have room to drink MOAR beer to rehydrate your-self .........

 

[martint235]

Well I had decided to ride the full 20 mile journey home tonight. Except I just realised I've forgotten my water bottle.

Would I be asking for at the least discomfort and at worst disaster if I attempt this?

Actually having typed this I realise there'll be an open LBS on my way I could get a new bottle from ... but they are an expensive LBS.

Hmmmm.

There are associations nowadays that will help you go days/weeks/months/years without a drink, all you have to do is admit your problem and seek help

 

[gaz]

20 miles without a swig of vodka does sound hard. I say take the train and finish the bottle