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Cycling Tips
Hydration and Recovery After Dyke Cycling
After-ride recovery when water bottles stop — complements heat pacing guidance.
Dyke riding dehydrates through wind and sun even when temperature feels mild. Full-day products include bottled water during riding on verified panels, but recovery starts after the bike stops — especially when a boat segment or market visit follows.
- Electrolytes help on double-day itineraries — bring sachets from home if stomach-sensitive
- Alcohol immediately post-ride magnifies dehydration — wait until evening if at all
- Stretch hips and neck before sampan seating — cramp on boats is miserable
- Monitor headache and irritability in teens — heat fatigue looks like attitude
This complements — does not replace — our published midday heat pacing article on open embankments. Read both before a Signature plus half-day stack in hot months.