Comfort issues for ladies from beginning rider

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Laurie Durgin LADurgin@aol.com
I am planning my first ride this year and want to know if any of you ladies have bladder control issues. And how you manage them on a ride. I train using ladies napkins, because sometimes I am incontinant a bit. (must be fromthe 4 babies) I don't have the problem all the time. Of course I can find a bush as  well as anyone. Also I seem to  have a smaller bladder than most. I wonder how to stay hydrated without needing a pit stop 20 minutes later. I stay away from caffeine.It's not as bad in the summer, but I can't drink 2 bottles of water in a couple hours without having to find several bushes.  Anyone got any PRODUCTIVE tips? NO  old lady jokes please!