Riding hungover

[yello]

I had a few glasses of wine last night, to celebrate the 1st anniversary of us moving to France. I don't drink much these days and half a bottle of wine is quite enough to have me feeling rough in the morning.

Anyways, I did 30km this morning in an attempt to get some blood circulating in my alcohol system... NOT a good idea! It was hard work and I feel really carp now!

But I did wonder if it was useful in some way; having the muscles working in less than ideal state for instance. Character building at least?

 

[fossyant]

Take some isotonic energy drink with you and you would have been fine !!!! Or more vino in the bottle cages...... hair of the dog and all !

 

[simon l& and a half]

there's something quite comforting about hangover rides. Drink plenty of water, contemplate the excesses of the night before, and thank the heavens for your continuing good health.

 

[Abitrary]

No, don't cycle with a hangover, it will make it worse.

I think it's got something to do adrenalin produced vs. alcohol sweated out. Swimming is the only excersize that can alleviate a hangover, but stay hydrated all the same.

Before someone says running... if you can run, then you don't have a proper hangover.

 

[Bodhbh]

Generally find it clears up or at least I don't notice it while on the bike. But there are hangovers and hangovers...

Since I started riding this year been on a couple of boozy bike tours, if I didn't ride with a hangover I think I wouldn't have gotten 15miles.

 

[MessenJah]

You need electrolytes and sugar as well as water to make you feel better after a night on the booze

Try eating a ripe banana, they work wonders for me.

 

[HLaB]

I've ridden occasionally with a hangover, not at pace though. I've found that the clear air (particularly when on the Forth Bridge) and the energy drink, Torq gets me by.

 

[Milo]

Last time I rode with a hangover I managed to not see the red double decker bus in Camden and slammed into the back of it at about 8 mph.
Only buckled the wheel though.

 

[Landslide]

Only buckled the wheel though.

Sounds like a distinctly flimsy bus, I hope Boris' beloved routemasters are a bit more durable.

Back on-topic, I concur with HLaB - a bit of fresh air does wonders. Not sure how well it works for competitive riders though...

 

[cisamcgu]

Landis ?

 

[MrGrumpy]

last time I cycled hungover I chucked at the side of road, felt great after that

 

[Renard]

Too many times, have even cycled drunk. Not recommended!

 

[LLB]

I'd have said a can of 'Relentless'. but you'd probably be gagging for a shag by the end of the ride

 

[Keith Oates]

I don't remember riding with a real bumper hangover, but I find after a heavy night and feeling slightly whoosey, the riding and the fresh air seems to make things feel better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Joe]

If you can ride it's not a proper hangover!