What can cause dizziness when cycling?

[Thompson]

Gosh hah, righteo. Thanks for the replies/advice. Guess I'll be booking an appointment.

Thanks again!

 

[Deleted member 35268]

I get this when i am fatigued, or have not had enough sleep, or am deyhrated - or a combo of all three.

You need rest IMO.

 

[Racing roadkill]

If you cycle very intensely, in warm weather, then stop suddenly ( say, for traffic / junctions etc) you can induce mild shock, a lot like what happens to distance runners / fast sprinters (hence the reason the elite sprinters sink to their knees, as soon as they stop, usually) as your body over reacts, and causes a 'sweat storm'. This can manifest itself as sudden dizzynes. Try to grab your water bottle, and have a drink, the instant you stop, in these circumstances. Also a sudden dip in blood sugar levels / blood pressure, caused by the exertion can cause dizzyness.

 

[Spinney]

If you cycle very intensely, in warm weather, then stop suddenly ( say, for traffic / junctions etc) you can induce mild shock, a lot like what happens to distance runners / fast sprinters (hence the reason the elite sprinters sink to their knees, as soon as they stop, usually) as your body over reacts, and causes a 'sweat storm'. This can manifest itself as sudden dizzynes. Try to grab your water bottle, and have a drink, the instant you stop, in these circumstances. Also a sudden dip in blood sugar levels / blood pressure, caused by the exertion can cause dizzyness.

AND go to the doc... even if the cause is along the lines of what Racing roadkill suggests, a visit to the doc will give you peace of mind.

 

[Crackle]

Gosh hah, righteo. Thanks for the replies/advice. Guess I'll be booking an appointment.

Thanks again!

And don't underplay it when you get there with the reluctant explanation act. Say the internet sent you and we think it's serious coz we've looked the symptoms up online.

 

[slowmotion]

I'd see a doctor. You have absolutely nothing to lose by doing so.

 

[vickster]

And don't underplay it when you get there with the reluctant explanation act. Say the internet sent you and we think it's serious coz we've looked the symptoms up online.

She did ask for advice, evidently concerned as she asked how to stop the weight loss.
Some of us would be pleased and seeking more!!

Sounds like she's riding maybe 100-150 miles a week, hardly excessive if she's been eating loads too (granted her loads may not actually be much depending on what she's eating, loads of salad vs loads of stuffed crust pizza for example). It's not exactly been super hot the last two weeks

 

[Crackle]

He did ask for advice, evidently concerned as he asked how to stop the weight loss.
Some of us would be pleased and seeking more!!

Sounds like he's riding maybe 100-150 miles a week, hardly excessive if he's been eating loads too. It's not exactly been super hot the last two weeks

She, Thomo is a she.

 

[vickster]

She, Thomo is a she.

Regardless (but not something I knew, changed)

 

[Thompson]

I'm the type of lass to eat a stuffed crust pizza with a salad. Need to have something tasty with the rabbit food.

 

[Racing roadkill]

AND go to the doc... even if the cause is along the lines of what Racing roadkill suggests, a visit to the doc will give you peace of mind.

Very true, seek expert opinion, don't rely on Internet expert opinion.

 

[vickster]

For women, other occurrences (monthly or of approx 9 monthly duration) can cause light headedness, weight change etc of course

 

[The Jogger]

Have you booked the appointment yet?

 

[Thompson]

Have you booked the appointment yet?

No I've been at work. If I get time this week I'll try and sort it.

 

[vickster]

Take a rest from cycling in the meantime, don't put yourself at potential risk. You're doing a sportive in about 8 weeks not the Tour de France