[huntforlife]

Of the two, what is better for keeping you hydrated while riding? I'll be doing 1/2 water and sports drink in my hydration pack for a race today. Right now I have poweraid because i got it for 1.10$ per 64oz. For the future, I plan on buying the powdered stuff so i can just add a fiew scoops to the water in my pack.
Oppinions are welcome!
Thanks
Paul

 

[jaK_]

Of the two, what is better for keeping you hydrated while riding? I'll be doing 1/2 water and sports drink in my hydration pack for a race today. Right now I have poweraid because i got it for 1.10$ per 64oz. For the future, I plan on buying the powdered stuff so i can just add a fiew scoops to the water in my pack.
Oppinions are welcome!
Thanks
Paul

I remember reading some scientific study on this matter and it turns out that Gatorade has more sodium and powerade has more sugar. I think _technically_ gatorade will be better, but I think powerade tastes better

 

[Trevor!]

I remember reading some scientific study on this matter and it turns out that Gatorade has more sodium and powerade has more sugar. I think _technically_ gatorade will be better, but I think powerade tastes better

I much prefer Poweraid, particularly during 24 hour races where you are consuming more fluid.

Gatorade comes off too strong I think.

Here in Australia, Poweraid is made by Coke (I assume the same in the States) and they have marketed the product really well with a range of flavors including a new range of Light Poweraids which I think are the best drinks. There is a green one that tastes sort of like ice cream (YUM!!!)

Trevor!

 

[robotkiller]

Gatorade tastes better and is more refreshing for some strange reason. Powerade is a little too sweet, which is annoying when you are chugging it down.

 

[moab63]

In my case powerade upsets my stomach according

Of the two, what is better for keeping you hydrated while riding? I'll be doing 1/2 water and sports drink in my hydration pack for a race today. Right now I have poweraid because i got it for 1.10$ per 64oz. For the future, I plan on buying the powdered stuff so i can just add a fiew scoops to the water in my pack.
Oppinions are welcome!
Thanks
Paul

to my reaserch, this is due to the type of sweetner used in powerade(I cant recall) which one is it.

 

[MTNgirl]

I like to dilute Gatorade w/half water, then add a pkt. of Emergen-C powder. Great stuff!

 

[SuperNewb]

I remember reading some scientific study on this matter and it turns out that Gatorade has more sodium and powerade has more sugar. I think _technically_ gatorade will be better, but I think powerade tastes better

Gaterade over Powerade anyday! Should point out too that I love my sweets too
Powerade just tastes too watered down to me but of course on anyhot day either one will qwuence? your thrist

 

[BetweenTrees]

gatorade believer

I also cut my gatorade at least in half before i put it in the camel back..If I dont I drink it too fast...... ... but remember your sweating all the sodium thats in gatorade out of your body so there is no real reason that would cause you to be more thirsty during a ride. Plus gatorade has the almighty citrus cooler, My pals and I have stock in this stuff. Or at least a small cult following. Just wish they would have done away with the lemon ice that stuff was out of the holy grail.