JoeyK Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Hi there fellow cyclists,I am new and don't know if this has been asked before. If so, let me know. Here goes:In the latest ride magazine there is an article on carbohydrate drinks with some proteien mix. Apparently the proteien in your drink will help with recovery. So, do any of you guys have a special drink you make for long rides and what are they? What carbohydrate drink do you find works best for you? CheersJoe
1hill@aTime Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 i told him in a previous post...beer, the dudes not listening..
SwissVan Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Lately been drinking water with a sachet "sponsor" gel (the ones with caffeine) seems to work for me.Post training - Weight watchers chocolate milk...Thereafter a few beers or red wine depending on the mood...
mrmed Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Welcome to the Hub.What you eat and drink is only important when you train (hard) or race, consecutive days. I use water during training and may stop for a coke and a Kit Kat if it's a long training ride. The most important thing is to eat well (carbs) before you ride (unless you want to loose weight, then it's coffee only) and eat protein, as soon possible, afterwards to aid in recovery (again if you want to loose weight, wait before eating). During races I drink water and use energy gels. I have found carb drinks make you more thirsty. On long rides (4 hours+) I will try and eat a sarmie or two, during the ride / race.
fandacious Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Windhoek. Amstel. Pick one. why one? why not both?
jabbathemutt007 Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Windhoek. Amstel. Pick one. why one? why not both? Whichever has the best carbs/protein ratio.
Racer X Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Windhoek. Amstel. Pick one. why one? why not both?Whichever has the best carbs/protein ratio. Guinness
Speedi Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Cytomax is good, also try Energy Dynamics Octane. its cheap(about R120 for 1.5kg "tub") and also contains protein, which may help with recovery... but if you looking for recovery then go for a pure protein powder which you would mix in milk and drink within 15-30 min after a HARD training session or race. or try another recovery "shake" such as Wolf Recovery Drink, also cheap and WORKS! Wolf Recovery DrinkSpeedi152008-07-20 10:23:59
Pornstar Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Hi Whasp Energy gel are about to launch a new energy gel - protein gel, they are using the pepto pro as well...in vanilla custard flavour...
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