To prevent heat related injury we advise riders to drink at least two bottles of fluid between each rest stop. The key is to drink before thirst develops. After the rider becomes thirsty it is difficult to catch up. Riders are advised to drink by a schedule, not by thirst. Cooler fluids are absorbed faster.
Sports drinks containing electrolytes help to avoid hyponatremia.
Solutions of four to seven percent carbohydrates are absorbed at the same speed as water. More concentrated solutions are absorbed more slowly. Hell Hundred is the largest event of its kind in the state. Because of the hard work and dedication of the volunteers it is one of the most well run of such events. We will continue to make it one of the safest.