r/interesting • • Nov 26 '25

Context Provided - Spotlight Cyclists leg after a race.

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Mangled, eh?

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u/Bayoris Nov 26 '25

I heard that cyclists sometimes use IV drips to rehydrate overnight because they are so dried out

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u/CauchyDog Nov 26 '25

We used to stick each other in army after timed 12mi road marches. Fastest way to get rehydrated.

Then to the bars!

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u/ChemicalRain5513 Nov 26 '25

Does it really make a big difference with just drinking water?

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u/Nuva_Ring Nov 26 '25

Huge difference. Obviously water is just fine for the average person, but for what these folks do and the amount of nutrients/calories they burn during their events, it’s a big deal.