Drinking cold water maybe does not induce as abrupt a "Cold shock" as
bodily immersion in cold water. I'll vouch for what Jay said from rafting
(and unplanned exits of said craft) on the dam-controlled Youghigheny
River. Your personal inventory of stuff that puckers and stops normal
The cold shock response from sudden immersion is a recognized phenomenon that
is emphasized a lot in boating safety courses, hence the mantra “dress for the
water, not the weather.” I’m not aware of a similar danger from drinking cold
water, although so-called ice cream headache is possibility…
And I specifically avoid insulated water bottles because someone convinced
me once that cold water, particularly on a hot day, is a shock to the
system. Can anyone confirm or deny?
-Kai
On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 8:03:39 PM UTC-4 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote:
> Because running low on water
Because running low on water stinks, I use a 48oz nalgene bottle in my
Mojave cage with a 32oz backup in the summer or on a longer ride. Works
well in my large triangles, maybe less so on smaller frames. The larger
bottle also provides a little more space to blame for the weight of my
bikes.
