BreakRoomBethesda – Cycling Blog
Real Rides. Real Progress. A Little Sweat, a Lot of Stories.
Welcome! This is a space where I am documenting my cycling journey. I will cover topics like the gear that’s working. I’ll share the tech I’m trying. You’ll learn about the routes I’m loving or barely surviving. And ill try to go over my progress along the way. One ride at a time.
I’m am chasing KOMs but more importantly, I’m chasing consistency and discipline. If you’re into fitness wins, ride logs, and the occasional mid-ride snack detour, you’ll feel right at home.
🗓 New posts every Thursday. Pull up, clip in, and let’s roll. 🚴♂️💨
This Week’s Blog Post:
- Tastes Like Urine, Rides Like a Rocket: My First Ride with Formula 369
Let’s get straight to the point: Formula 369 tastes awful. Like, shockingly bad. But also? I can’t deny that it worked like a charm.
I tried it for the first time on a 39.9-mile ride(I swear it was 40Miles), and it was one of my strongest efforts in weeks. My stats don’t lie:
- 2.5 hours in the saddle
- 2,542 calories burned
- Avg speed: 15.9 mph
- 879 ft of elevation gain
- And more than 9 PRs on the board
This wasn’t some casual spin. I was in tempo and threshold zones for the majority of the ride. My heart rate averaged 156 bpm, peaking at 181 bpm, and yet… no cramps, no burnout. I actually felt like I could’ve gone another 10–15 miles.
So What Is Formula 369?
It’s a super minimalist hydration formula — just three ingredients (or four, if you get the caffeinated version). I grabbed the full bundle after a follower DM’d me about it and passed along their discount code. (Shoutout to that random act of bike community kindness!)
I mixed two scoops into a 22oz bottle, sipped throughout the ride, and kept waiting for the usual signs of dehydration — heavy legs, muscle tightness, mental fog. But they never came.
The Catch? The Taste.
It tastes like straight-up urine. No exaggeration. I actually gagged on the first sip.
But… it kept me moving. It kept me focused. And it definitely helped my recovery, because I didn’t feel wrecked afterward like I usually do after long rides at this intensity.
I’m going to keep using it, but next time I’ll try mixing it with something else — maybe a splash of fruit juice, a flavor tab, or even a bit of lemon. I just need to mask that taste without screwing up the formula.
Final Thoughts
Hydration is one of the most underrated performance tools for cyclists. Formula 369 proved that for me — despite its horrific flavor. It might not win awards for taste, but when it comes to cramp prevention, energy stability, and endurance, it’s hard to beat.
Next ride? I’m crafting a Formula 369 cocktail.
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