So does anyone take any supplements

[jabberwocky]

Does bacon count as a supplement?

[Certifried]

What do you consider supplements? I use a sport drink mix in my water on really hot days, but that’s really because I sweat a LOT. I don’t always eat the right food to replace what I lose in the sweat. I’ll also use some of the “power gels” during a ride if I need extra energy. Other than that, I don’t use anything.

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@jabberwocky 33057 wrote:

Does bacon count as a supplement?

No, it’s one of the essential food groups.

[PotomacCyclist]

Are you talking about supplements or sports nutrition (like gels, carb chews and sport beans)? I don’t see why you would need a supplement to ride a bike. For short and easy rides, you don’t need supplements either.

If you’re talking about long-distance riding, training and racing, then you may need to bring some calories (and water) for the longer rides. What type of calories depends on what you like to eat and what your stomach can handle. The best way to find out is to experiment on shorter rides. I try not to eat too early in a long ride. I wait until I’ve warmed up completely before taking in calories. I prefer carb chews simply because they are not as messy as gels or sports drink. If there are no garbage cans nearby, I can always store the empty wrapper for carb chews in my bento box or a jersey pocket without making a big mess. Can’t do that with an empty gel packet.

[thecyclingeconomist]

For commuting… no.

For anything over 40 miles in a high-output setting, yes. I run cytomax, use D-ribose, sportlegs, and endurolytes. Been doing it a while, and these combined with clif-bars or clif-shots (I really like the caffeine hit in the mochas) really keep the energy up while completely eliminating cramping. I’ve completed many a century ride and have slowly widdled down to these specific supplements. To each there own. Distance, effort, hydration, electrolyts and rest are the key variables that determine which supplements you need and when to take them. For very long sustained output (brevets and randoneurring), perpetuem is excellent. The d-ribose and sportlegs (lactate) aren’t proven in clinical blind-trials, but I can say that they seem to have an effect. The endurolytes are an awesome electrolyte tablet, and I am a huge fan for longer rides.

[Capable1]

lol no

[Capable1]

The power gels and things used for endurance.

[vvill]

As far as energy bars, etc go I like CLIF Bars and LÄRABARs. ELITE.

Though unless I’m going a decently long ride I’ll just eat granola bars.

[FFX_Hinterlands]

Fish oil and baby aspirin. Oh, and like 90% of people are deficient in Vitamin D.

[Dirt]

I take a multi vitamin daily. I drink milk. I eat a lot of fresh veggies and fruits. I’m reducing my gluten. I’m not gluten-free, but I’ve noticed that I feel better when I don’t eat a lot of wheat.

[Jason B]

I just saw this really cool movie and I think I am going try a Super Serum for a week, and if that doesn’t work I’m moving on to gamma rays. One of them has to improve my speed.
Honestly, ibuprofen and an occasional aspirin. But I have moved from coffee to black tea and I feel loads better.

[vvill]

@Dirt 33272 wrote:

I take a multi vitamin daily.

Oh yeah I do this. And often Vit C on top. Sometimes D as well.

I also have flaxseed stuff I sprinkle on cereal or toast.

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