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Pre Ride ‘routine’ / Drinks / Food

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  • June 27, 2017 at 4:58 pm #27279
    NotChrisFroome

    Hi All, 

     

    Im relatively new to cycling, and currently only ride about 20-30 mile rides, although im looking to obviously increase this. 

     

    The thing i would like opinions on is what is peoples pre ride routines? 

    Reason i ask is currently when i ride, sometimes im fine and have energy etc(although obviously tire as ride goes on), BUT other times almost as soon as a i ride i feel like my legs are not working and have zero energy. 

    My Friend who runs a bit, said i should use a ‘Pre Workout’ Drink, which is high in caffine as boosts energy… Question is, does anyone use something like this? I have looked and found something called High5 EnergySource 4:1 With Super Carbs, which seems to have good reviews, but it doesnt contain caffine.

     

    Any advise or recomendations welcome, as it is frustrating that i dont know what is best and get despondant while riding. 

     

     

    Thanks

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  • June 27, 2017 at 7:16 pm #896039
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    Bigtwin

    “relatively new to cycling,

    “relatively new to cycling, and currently only ride about 20-30 mile rides, although im looking to obviously increase this. “

    OK.  Bike with really LOUD colour scheme, with clashing day-glo helmet.  No other kit at all, save for clown shoes.

    Should make it obvious.

    Other than that – it’s all about tits.  Time In The Saddle.  Leave the “chemical training” for race day and endurance events.  Just get on it and ride it, you’ll soon get stronger and faster.

    June 27, 2017 at 7:09 pm #896037
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    sergius

    Bowl of porridge and a cup of

    Bowl of porridge and a cup of tea for me!

     

    Depend on how eagerly you have been taking up cycling you may just be suffering from fatigue.  

     

    I manage around 4000 miles a year as a weekend warrior; I sure as hell feel it if I ride anything more than ~30miles on the Saturday and then go out on Sunday as well.  Wooden legs to begin with at least isn’t unusual. 

     

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