Energy Drinks

[suprize]

anyone here addicted to these "cigarettes" of the syrup variety???

 

[Old Geezer]

As for real cigarettes....unfortunately yes. For energy, coffee works just fine for me. Don't need no stinkin' foo-foo energy drinks. Need more kick? There's always beer....

 

[Nordic]

anyone here addicted to these "cigarettes" of the syrup variety???

During my 30year hiatus from racing bikes, I raced triathlons and bicycles at a fairly serious level. I used whatever drinks were to be supplied at the longer events that I intended to run because your stomach does adjust to the specifics of the beverages. For regular training, I drink water and unless it is really hot and I am going to be out more than about 90mins. I that case, I have been working my way through a 3lb tub of Gatorade for a seemingly endless number of years. The sodium is helpful if you are losing a lot of sweat.

Preferred post-workout recovery beverage is very hoppy pale ales

 

[CCP]

I cramp up bad after enduros - this stuff tastes like ocean water but works.

 

[CCP]

my bad

http://www.crampnomore.com/default.html

 

[Kartwheel68]

I drink one every couple weeks, but not very often.

 

[BadMotoWeazal]

those things are bad for you..... I was addicted, but no more. Water, vitamins, exercise & diet will give you "wings"

 

[Johnrg]

Hammer Heed and Hammer Sustained Energy plus a bottle of Endurolyte capsules is all I take besides some water. Used to like Revenge and others but back to basics. Keep hydrated, some electrolytes and some carbs/protein for extended outings. I like Hammer products being flavorless, if you desire for the most part, and can be mixed to suit.

 

[Dirtdame]

Hammer Heed and Hammer Sustained Energy plus a bottle of Endurolyte capsules is all I take besides some water. Used to like Revenge and others but back to basics. Keep hydrated, some electrolytes and some carbs/protein for extended outings. I like Hammer products being flavorless, if you desire for the most part, and can be mixed to suit.

I mix the Heed up in the water bottle, then carry Endurlyte Fizz and Hammer Energy Gel in my waist pack. The best stuff there is for keeping from "hitting the wall" out on the trail.

 

[BadMotoWeazal]

now theres no doubt I go to the bicycle shop & get carb gels & tablets for my water..... But as far as Monster, Red Bull & the others, No thanks

 

[Motosportz]

No

Well unless it is a sponsored ride

 

[juicypips]

yup petrol and monster.. i drink it for taste nothing quite matches the fake taste of a ripper

 

[rajobigguy]

It depends on what you mean by energy drinks. There have been several times that I almost called for a station wide stand down because I coudn't find my coffe cup.

 

[Nordic]

defizzed cola is magic when bonking, cheap, can get it anywhere

 

[Dirtdame]

All that popular mainstream stuff relies on caffeine a lot, I think. The ingredients in the Hammer Nutrition products are way more healthy for you, don't give you an upset tummy, and they don't have too many products that have caffeine in them.

 

[BadMotoWeazal]

I get a kick out of the factory guys when they on the podium with their energy drink sponsors.... That can is empty, but they take sip anyway. LOL

 

[suprize]

im talking red bull monster etc... I just saw a program that showed that RB doubles your blood thickness in 15 minutes and also severely affects your blood vessels. apparently the US Navy have banned any "energy drink" consumption by its pilots before flying following a series of incident. some interesting chemicals in them inc the basics of pseudo ephedrine and huuugge quantities of caffeine and sugar.

 

[justintendo]

i do, and i think they are starting to make me fat, lol......zipfizz is a fairly healthy one that i like tho

 

[rajobigguy]

All that popular mainstream stuff relies on caffeine a lot, I think. The ingredients in the Hammer Nutrition products are way more healthy for you, don't give you an upset tummy, and they don't have too many products that have caffeine in them.

I'm only in it for the caffeine.

 

[ray_ray]

I use this stuff here in moderation, usually in the afternoons when riding all day ...Not sure what it is really as compared to RB and the other stuff in the states ... It gives me more energy, probably just the caffeine ... Only ~30 cents a bottle but I do limit it because over time, the more I drink it, the more I need to get any positive effect ...Its a baby addiction for sure ... Again, probably the caffeine. ..

I'd say stay away from this stuff as much as possible and just CARBO load a day or 2 before hard rides and get your needed sleep (ESP for us old guys and girls) ...