Gatorade v. Water v. Frappacino!
See: Riding, Fatigue, and Age - #46 by UPD_in_Utah
I’m semi-serious about this. Frappacino before, during or after a ride rocks my world! (Of course it’s not loaded with electrolytes, and you might experience the dreaded post-caffination-crash, but the combination of sugar, fat-free milk, and coffee helps me dig deeper and go longer.)
However, for long (2-3 hr.) workouts, I find sports drinks to be extremely useful, and for ultra-long (12 - 36 hr.) events – essential – where the electrolytes are needed to reduce or eliminate cramping and nausea.
Talley-ho! It’s off to the baristas I go.