Cycling causing stress?
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LOL Cyclist33
I bought my bike because of the effect that his has had on him. He comes back euphoric after a ride. He is euphoric here on holiday as well, the stress sets in afterwards. If he goes out again, we are here for another week, I will make sure he has something to eat and drink as soon as he gets back.
I bought my bike because of the effect that his has had on him. He comes back euphoric after a ride. He is euphoric here on holiday as well, the stress sets in afterwards. If he goes out again, we are here for another week, I will make sure he has something to eat and drink as soon as he gets back.
Saluki
World class procrastinator
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- ...Norwich over the water.
Does he take food and drink on his ride? Always a good idea to take something. I have 2 bottles of water on my bike and I take a bit of flapjack or a banana too, especially if I am cycling in a new area. I know all the hills around here, something different i.e. higher, longer, twistier, decent is going to make the body respond differently.
Cyclist33
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Odd that it should lead to more stress though. If anything a bit more exertion should be leaving him tired and happy.
Just cheer him up with reassurance about his fitness which I doubt is deteriorating during your hol. If all else fails... Ann summers!
Just cheer him up with reassurance about his fitness which I doubt is deteriorating during your hol. If all else fails... Ann summers!
Hitchington
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- That London
Or beer. Try beer.
ayceejay
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Sounds to me like over training - doing too much too soon.It is the inability to recover from the cycling rather than the cycling itself I am guessing.
It is important that he replenishes his glycogen store within two hours of completing his ride. As you are on holiday and maybe camping (I don't know) get some of that Ambrosia rice in a tin and get him to eat one of those straight from the tin. If you have access to a kitchen you can get some quality carbs down him - not sugar - complex carbohydrates.
It is important that he replenishes his glycogen store within two hours of completing his ride. As you are on holiday and maybe camping (I don't know) get some of that Ambrosia rice in a tin and get him to eat one of those straight from the tin. If you have access to a kitchen you can get some quality carbs down him - not sugar - complex carbohydrates.
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Dayvo
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How old is he?
Does he have any of these symptoms? http://www.webmd.com/brain/restless-legs-syndrome/restless-legs-syndrome-rls
Does he have any of these symptoms? http://www.webmd.com/brain/restless-legs-syndrome/restless-legs-syndrome-rls
Ticktockmy
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I think he might be worrying too much, as you say he has only been riding a few months, Cycling produces changes to the body systems, most for the better, some for the worst, but generally for the better.
If he come back and is relaxed and only starts fizzing a few hours later, it is that you should be looking at, Sounds like he could do to do some training down, he no doubt is pushing himself physically to improve his fitness, I would suggest that for the last 3 miles on his return from his ride, he rides at a slower rate, say 10Khm, to wind the body down, clear out the lactic acid from his muscle,s, and maybe munch on a mars bar to balance up his blood sugar levels. In time as his fitness improves he will or should not have these after ride effects. However if it continues I would suggest a visit to the Doctor,s
If he come back and is relaxed and only starts fizzing a few hours later, it is that you should be looking at, Sounds like he could do to do some training down, he no doubt is pushing himself physically to improve his fitness, I would suggest that for the last 3 miles on his return from his ride, he rides at a slower rate, say 10Khm, to wind the body down, clear out the lactic acid from his muscle,s, and maybe munch on a mars bar to balance up his blood sugar levels. In time as his fitness improves he will or should not have these after ride effects. However if it continues I would suggest a visit to the Doctor,s
jefmcg
Guru
I'm probably off base here, but take his pulse when he's feeling weird. If it's racing (eg well above his resting pulse) then time for a gp visit/call.
Sorry guys, internet connection is dodgy.
Husband is 55 and does not smoke or drink. Does not have restless leg syndrome. No racing pulse.
I have bought ambrosia rice, snickers bar (mars has malt and causes migraines), jelly babies and flapjacks. We are in a cottage so have a decent kitchen.
Thanks ayceejay and ticktockmy, I think you are both probably right.
Husband is 55 and does not smoke or drink. Does not have restless leg syndrome. No racing pulse.
I have bought ambrosia rice, snickers bar (mars has malt and causes migraines), jelly babies and flapjacks. We are in a cottage so have a decent kitchen.
Thanks ayceejay and ticktockmy, I think you are both probably right.
Doobiesis
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[QUOTE 3842974, member: 9609"]slap him on his back - he probably needs a big burp[/QUOTE] Ha ha made me laugh
Cyclist33
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- Warrington
Diabetes?
Cyclist33
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- Warrington
Good luck anyhow.