Caffeine and Bicycling: Good or Bad Combo? - The Chainlink2024-03-29T13:29:41Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/caffeine-and-bicycling-good-or?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A338577&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI take a supplement that has…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-04-06:2211490:Comment:9023612015-04-06T21:45:19.000ZChitown_Mikehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MikeRenkosiak
<p>I take a supplement that has some green tea extract in it for caffeine and the rest is vitamins and adaptogenic herbs. I know from my personal trial and error I can feel the difference, especially in recovery and post workout energy.</p>
<p>I take a supplement that has some green tea extract in it for caffeine and the rest is vitamins and adaptogenic herbs. I know from my personal trial and error I can feel the difference, especially in recovery and post workout energy.</p> Coffee, coffee, coffee......a…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-04-04:2211490:Comment:9022102015-04-04T21:28:34.319ZHaddonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/HaddonPearson
<p>Coffee, coffee, coffee......as if there are no other options. Once upon a time you could get this via amazon.com</p>
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<p>Coffee, coffee, coffee......as if there are no other options. Once upon a time you could get this via amazon.com</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/13/262175623/coffee-myth-busting-cup-of-joe-may-help-hydration-and-memory" target="_blank">Recent studies</a> have shown that moderate caffeine intake does not have a negative effect on hydration during exercise and only a mild diuretic effect, especially among those who usually drink caffeinated beverages.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/13/262175623/coffee-myth-busting-cup-of-joe-may-help-hydration-and-memory" target="_blank">Recent studies</a> have shown that moderate caffeine intake does not have a negative effect on hydration during exercise and only a mild diuretic effect, especially among those who usually drink caffeinated beverages.</p> Although definitely not the s…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-04-03:2211490:Comment:9019542015-04-03T21:21:28.399ZDerekhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Derek901
<p>Although definitely not the safest thing for your body when I was training in college I use to drink a cold coffee just before my short ride days (15miles in sand/bark). As everyone else stated hydration is very important. Basically the water in your body at the start of your workout is all you're going to get, so no caffeine at any other time except just before the ride. The benefit is that caffeine is a pain killer and it definitely helped me push harder and longer. </p>
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<p>Although definitely not the safest thing for your body when I was training in college I use to drink a cold coffee just before my short ride days (15miles in sand/bark). As everyone else stated hydration is very important. Basically the water in your body at the start of your workout is all you're going to get, so no caffeine at any other time except just before the ride. The benefit is that caffeine is a pain killer and it definitely helped me push harder and longer. </p>
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<p>For a longer ride though I would stay away from it until near the end.</p> Although partial to a freshly…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-05-21:2211490:Comment:3397092011-05-21T02:01:59.765ZChris Thorntonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ChrisThornton
<p>Although partial to a freshly brewed cup of coffee I no longer drink it prior to a morning ride. Caffeine raises blood pressure and increases the heart rate for the same equivalent effort. In response the kidneys kick in to compensate resulting in mild dehydration. It never used to bother me when my cardiovascular system was younger.</p>
<p>The effects are less of an issue after I've been on the road for an hour and thoroughly warmed up. I can then down a couple of cups at a breakfast stop…</p>
<p>Although partial to a freshly brewed cup of coffee I no longer drink it prior to a morning ride. Caffeine raises blood pressure and increases the heart rate for the same equivalent effort. In response the kidneys kick in to compensate resulting in mild dehydration. It never used to bother me when my cardiovascular system was younger.</p>
<p>The effects are less of an issue after I've been on the road for an hour and thoroughly warmed up. I can then down a couple of cups at a breakfast stop without any symptoms.</p>
<p>Quite a few energy drinks contain some amount of caffeine, especially the recovery drinks.</p>
<p>Be careful with decaf coffee. After switching to decaf for some months my total cholesterol skyrocketed above 200. Apparently coffee contains some acids that interact with the liver to raise blood cholesterol. As the decaffeination process tends to remove some taste, decaf coffee is made from a stronger variety of bean that has a higher concentration of the acids that can raise blood cholesterol.</p> I've never noticed any bad si…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-05-20:2211490:Comment:3396842011-05-20T20:19:33.022ZAirRunhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Court1441
<p>I've never noticed any bad side effects mixing coffee and biking (other than diuretics). I was debating if I should continue biking to my usual coffee spots, or get my java delivered. :)</p>
<p>I've never noticed any bad side effects mixing coffee and biking (other than diuretics). I was debating if I should continue biking to my usual coffee spots, or get my java delivered. :)</p> This article talks about the…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-05-19:2211490:Comment:3388922011-05-19T17:19:24.202ZThe Dotyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TheDoty
<p>This article talks about the performance gains for endurance sports: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/health/nutrition/26best.html" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/health/nutrition/26best.html</a></p>
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<p>I drink the same large quantity of coffee on or off the bike, so for me, the debate is moot :)</p>
<p>This article talks about the performance gains for endurance sports: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/health/nutrition/26best.html" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/health/nutrition/26best.html</a></p>
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<p>I drink the same large quantity of coffee on or off the bike, so for me, the debate is moot :)</p> Good!tag:thechainlink.org,2011-05-19:2211490:Comment:3388142011-05-19T16:36:36.148Zin it to win it 8.0 mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Skip
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Good! I need my coffee in the morni…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-05-19:2211490:Comment:3386582011-05-19T15:18:54.025Zmagomawehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/magomawe
I need my coffee in the morning while cycling or not. I usually have a dedicated coffee water bottle for my morning commute. As always if you're going on long rides drink lots of water. The little bit of caffeine dehydration has to be pretty negligible as long as you are drinking some water.
I need my coffee in the morning while cycling or not. I usually have a dedicated coffee water bottle for my morning commute. As always if you're going on long rides drink lots of water. The little bit of caffeine dehydration has to be pretty negligible as long as you are drinking some water. I have a cup in the morning,…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-05-19:2211490:Comment:3386942011-05-19T00:05:42.563ZMike Zumwalthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MikeZumwalt
<p>I have a cup in the morning, take a shower then eat. Usually have a glass of water or soy milk or in the cereal. Then even in moderate temps have a cup or bottle of water when I get to work so I'm not dehydrated, in the summer it's not uncommon for me to drink my bottle on the way to work.</p>
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<p>I tend to drink a lot of water regardless. I've gotten away from the energy drinks, "enhanced" water drinks. I may have a Coke sometimes for lunch but not usually.</p>
<p>I have a cup in the morning, take a shower then eat. Usually have a glass of water or soy milk or in the cereal. Then even in moderate temps have a cup or bottle of water when I get to work so I'm not dehydrated, in the summer it's not uncommon for me to drink my bottle on the way to work.</p>
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<p>I tend to drink a lot of water regardless. I've gotten away from the energy drinks, "enhanced" water drinks. I may have a Coke sometimes for lunch but not usually.</p>