WernerLouwBosman Posted July 11, 2011 Share Good morning hubbers... Whenever I do longer distance cycling (60km +)or multisports, I struggle with cramps. Any suggestions on how to manage this during a race or how to prevent it...? Kind Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted July 11, 2011 Share Do a search. There are a lot of cramp threads. Eno's or Rennies - short term rememdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac.A Posted July 11, 2011 Share might consider taking sodium or potassium supplements, if you take some before exercise and after i don't think you'll cramp, but it's generally recommended to take every day. google it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTG7 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Dr Tim Noakes says that cramps are nothing other than your muscles reacting to having worked harder than you have trained them.Is it possible that you cramp because you have not trained enough for the longer distances?I ask because I only cramp at the start of the season when generally I race harder and longer than my training has prepared me for. As the season progresses I get stronger and the cramps disappear. my 2cents worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD 1 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Dr Tim Noakes says that cramps are nothing other than your muscles reacting to having worked harder than you have trained them.Is it possible that you cramp because you have not trained enough for the longer distances?I ask because I only cramp at the start of the season when generally I race harder and longer than my training has prepared me for. As the season progresses I get stronger and the cramps disappear. my 2cents worth +1. There was the same topic on the hub before and the general concensus to just train for the distance at your race tempo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goya-goya Posted July 11, 2011 Share I used to cramp every race - but then I only trained once or twice a week! I tried everything in all the threads, and websites... only one thing helped:training for the distance you want to ride and they way you want to ride it! yup there is no shortcut, unless you are truly one of the cursed then the chemicals might help, other than that training is the solution for most... also will help if you get a "fast bike" :clap: :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WernerLouwBosman Posted July 11, 2011 Share It makes sense... I rarely go for training rides covering these longer distances or time. Thanks for all the replies. I will definitely step my weekend training up a level. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny K Posted July 11, 2011 Share I used to cramp every race - but then I only trained once or twice a week! I tried everything in all the threads, and websites... only one thing helped:training for the distance you want to ride and they way you want to ride it! yup there is no shortcut, unless you are truly one of the cursed then the chemicals might help, other than that training is the solution for most... also will help if you get a "fast bike" :clap: :clap: So you are condoning EPO's and the like? :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc2 Posted July 11, 2011 Share add intensity to your training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Trek Posted July 11, 2011 Share Ja dis maklik. Word fiks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selous Scout (aka LegTrap) Posted July 11, 2011 Share Besides what already has been said,I use "REHYDRATE" in my bottles.I used to really battle with cramps even though I did at least a 100km race every week (plus training of course) until I discovered a side effect of Lipitor (cholestrol medication) is cramping.My dr changed to a different medication and now I am 75 pc better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted July 11, 2011 Share Train more, if you are already doing the correct amount of training up your salt intake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted July 11, 2011 Share Good morning hubbers... Whenever I do longer distance cycling (60km +)or multisports, I struggle with cramps. Any suggestions on how to manage this during a race or how to prevent it...? Kind Regards hehe there is no short term remedy. Training is what you need and then some more training.Cramps are a result of your body building up too much lactic acid as you are pushing on through your lactate threshold, ie you have basically pushed your body harder than you have trained.Usually happens when racing. just spin through it in a lighter gear, dont get off your bikeor stop peddalling, and it will pass (painful)give those muscles a good massage after, as cramping will have damaged the fibres temporarily.train more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Posted July 11, 2011 Share Complaining of cramps is the domain of pre menstrual woman. Just train harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted July 11, 2011 Share also will help if you get a "fast bike" :clap: :clap: haha no such thing as a fast bike, only a fit fast rider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac.A Posted July 11, 2011 Share haha no such thing as a fast bike, only a fit fast rider... http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/#4, rules of cycling.its about the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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