We don't really advocate the use of artificial
stimulants...but...kidding. Read on but remember, we are trained professionals..not
racers...
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FOOD CREATINE
Tried for 2 weeks. No effect, but then again, was not really expecting any effect for such
short term. Non-controlled experiment, goes without saying.- Oldman |
FOOD NESCAFE GOLD
Excellent, great taste, feel stronger during the ride if 2-cups taken 20 minutes before a
ride. Non-controlled experiment, goes without saying.- Oldman |
FOOD ENDUROX R4 RECOVERY DRINK
I don't really need such stuff because I am not at a performance level
that needs such supplements. Bought it from GNC during b'day month
promotion. Maybe it's psychological, maybe it's real, BUT it does seem to
work. I seem to recover quicker. Anyway, it taste good to me but then
again, even cabbage taste good to me. - Oldman |
FOOD Red Bull
Not so great taste (taken 1 part RB, 2 part water), but must be taken continuously during
the ride, otherwise felt weak about 45 minutes later. Felt stronger but I suffered muscle
cramps on more than one occasion when I take RB. Contrary to popular belief, doesn't make
you feel like a bull on heat. Non-controlled experiment, goes without saying.- Oldman |
FOOD BOMBA Blue
Same as RB. Also suffered cramps each time! Non-controlled experiment, goes without
saying. - Oldman |
FOOD PowerBar
Vanilla flavored. Ahh, taste good to me, but no effect on my ride because my ride is never
century ride. Non-controlled experiment, goes without saying.- Oldman |
FOOD Milo Bar
Chocolate/Potato (?) flavored. My favorite mid-ride pick-up for our longer night ride (80
km). After-burner effect within 15 minutes, thereafter weaker than normal. Maybe should
continue every 15 mins. Cheaper than PowerBar! Non-controlled experiment, goes without
saying. - Oldman |
FOOD EPO
Besides Erythropoietin (EPO) (which if you buy me a Seven Odonata, can be arranged to be
had) Coffee is the best stimulant. Drink 1 cup 30 mins before the TTT and start cranking
the pedals. It works for me. Don’t drink 4 cups 2 hours before a race, ask Skin about
it.
All other stuff like home cooked goo, powerbars et al, don’t hack it for me. Give me
a Hokkien Mee after a ride. While on the ride, live on the fat stores that you have
accumulated through the week. (does not apply to persons resembling Stick, skin and Keith)
- Doc |
Feel differently from them, send comments or criticism to oldman@teamabsolut.net, doc@teamabsolut.net
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