"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - sex and training

I was watching a leno interview mayweather and apparently the guy didnt f>>> for 6 weeks bc he was training for the fight: apparently it was bad for the legs. of course you hear the same thing in cycling, about how before and during the grand tours everyone keeps the trouser snake hidden. I was wondering whether anyone had any specific observations or anecdotes about whether this is true or whether this is antiquidated tradition.

i dont think cippo believed in this, so either do I

My complete lack of sex during high school didn't help me. At least now I have an excuse.

If anybody thinks Cippo eschewed Ptang whilst racing they are smoking more crack than Doc Ray.

Tennis:

Yannick Noah boasted of having sex in the locker prior to entering the court. Said it calmed and made him play better. That was circa '85. You bet there some young college players spanking the monkey before their matches (wasn't easy getting a girl to do the nasty with you in the locker like it was for Noah). Didn't do much... ask me how I know.

Personally, I think before and after every ride should be a ride of a different nature. Pity, I'm married.

Everything you wanted to know about Sex and Cycling, but were afraid to... start a thread about?

Don't make too much differance either way in my expierence.

Now staying out all night in the pusuit...that'll kill yah

when i was on the US development team(for alpine skiing not cycling) the coaches/trainers advised us to stay away from sex when we were at races and training situations. i believe the only reason for this was lack of sleep, or just to stay rested up. when i moved up to the senior rankings and numerous teams i never heard anything more about it, they just left what we were doing on our personal time up to us. i dont think having tons of sex or a massive lack of sex really makes a difference as long as your rested up when you need to compete/train... on second thought a massive lack of sex may screw with your performance, ha

As long as we're listing out-moded training tips: "don't drink water during athletics; it'll give you stomach cramps"

If you want to subscribe to outmoded thought, you're free to do so.

Lemond used to brag about doing it the nite before the world championships. and Sean Kelley used to claim to stay away from the ol' lady at least a week before classics and 2 weeks before grand tours.....
Ha! I say. nothing like getting a hummer on your way to a race.

Cipo probably, at some point in his career, managed to get some during a race -- circuit race maybe?

^^ at least a podium girl right after...

If anybody thinks Cippo eschewed Ptang whilst racing they are smoking more crack than Doc Ray.

Upon further reflection I realize this is not possible. I retract this portion of my previous statement.

That is all.

Now, I'm not a promiscuous person, but I found myself in various situations (frat parties, bar scenes, etc.) the night before the race. Needless to say, having sex the night before kills your performance. The reason is that most races are far away and it'll take a few hours of planning so getting up early is a must. Having sex= too good of a sleep to be up that early.


I was watching a leno interview mayweather and apparently the guy didnt f>>> for 6 weeks bc he was training for the fight: apparently it was bad for the legs. of course you hear the same thing in cycling, about how before and during the grand tours everyone keeps the trouser snake hidden. I was wondering whether anyone had any specific observations or anecdotes about whether this is true or whether this is antiquidated tradition.

If anybody thinks Cippo eschewed Ptang whilst racing they are smoking more crack than Doc Ray.

Not possible.

Now, I'm not a promiscuous person, but I found myself in various situations (frat parties, bar scenes, etc.) the night before the race. Needless to say, having sex the night before kills your performance. The reason is that most races are far away and it'll take a few hours of planning so getting up early is a must. Having sex= too good of a sleep to be up that early.

Chores before sex and you won't have a problem. Get your chores & preparations done, have a nice dinner, a quick roll in the hay (not an all-nighter!) and a nice sleep...you'll feel like a million bucks in the morning and won't have to go rushing around before you leave.

As long as we're listing out-moded training tips: "don't drink water during athletics; it'll give you stomach cramps"

If you want to subscribe to outmoded thought, you're free to do so.


Here's another one for you...back in my football-playing days, the coaches admonished us not to take a hot shower the day before or the day of a game, because it would cause dehydration.

If I'm not mistaken, Cheryl Crow stayed with Armstrong during the TdF - didn't seem to affect his performance at all. Also, Hincapie met his wife at the 2003 Tour, though I don't know what they got up to while the race was still on.

If anybody thinks Cippo eschewed Ptang whilst racing they are smoking more crack than Doc Ray.

Not possible.

Correct.

I did retract that original statement.

Sorry EDR. Sometimes the thrill of the post overcomes all common sense.

i dont think cippo believed in this, so either do I
Neither did Jesus.

This same question was asked on cycling news a couple months ago:

"Sex and cycling
My question is to ask if there is a correlation between sex and cycling performance. (My personal experience in this area is mixed) Basically does performance on the bike diminish with sex and does increased sexual activity cause an increased loss in cycling ability.

Finally, is there a recovery period required to restore full cycling performance (post sex).

Jim
Sydney

Steve Hogg replies:

For an unscientific answer I quote well known (to Australians) Rugby League coaching legend Jack Gibson. In reply to a similar query to yours he answered "It's not sex before a game that is detrimental to performance, but rather staying out all night looking for it."
"
http://www.cyclingnews.com/fitness/?id=2007/letters03-20#5

I remeber reading in a training book (forget which one) that an orgasm can actually help the effects of training by increasing your pain tolerance during intervals.


As for Cipo, I once heard a story that during a stage race (I believe the Giro) he was late for breakfast and one of the team mates or souigners went to see if he was alright. They knocked on the hotel door and he answered the door in a towel with 3 girls in his room still in bed.

If I'm not mistaken, Cheryl Crow stayed with Armstrong during the TdF - didn't seem to affect his performance at all. Also, Hincapie met his wife at the 2003 Tour, though I don't know what they got up to while the race was still on.


Whatever it was :D, I believe she got kicked off the podium girl circuit because of it.

During stage races I'm too tired to get my **** on.

I can't imagine finishing a grand tour stage then going back to a hotel for a romp.

During stage races I'm too tired to get my **** on.

I can't imagine finishing a grand tour stage then going back to a hotel for a romp.


and THAT is why are you are not the Lion King! ;)

http://www.cyclelicio.us/uploaded_images/DSCN2004-739154.JPG

http://www.uci.ch/images_2000/watson/giro_2000/st1_Cipollini2.jpg

and THAT is why are you are not the Lion King! ;)



And my genitals are better for it!

How much of Cipollini's off-course antics is just hype?

During stage races I'm too tired to get my **** on.

I can't imagine finishing a grand tour stage then going back to a hotel for a romp.

Temporary celibacy is for wussy

This highlights the difference between you and I my friend...you ride to win a race, I ride to get laid. Different goals and priorities. :D

Temporary celibacy is for wussy


LOL

How much of Cipollini's off-course antics is just hype?


I went to a seminar a few years ago that was given by a former member of USPS. Turns out this guy
used to live near Cipo so they would train together. This guy complained that it was annoying to train with him because he was always stopping in the towns they passed through so he could visit his lady friends. The guy wasn't sure what was meant exactly by "lady friends", but he said that Cipo called them his "training partners". Whatever that meant.


I think Cipo is married and has a kid now...

I went to a seminar a few years ago that was given by a former member of USPS. Turns out this guy
used to live near Cipo so they would train together. This guy complained that it was annoying to train with him because he was always stopping in the towns they passed through so he could visit his lady friends. The guy wasn't sure what was meant exactly by "lady friends", but he said that Cipo called them his "training partners". Whatever that meant.


I think Cipo is married and has a kid now...


Is the kid composed entirely of rash?

[QUOTE=domestique]This same question was asked on cycling news a couple months ago:

"Sex and cycling
My question is to ask if there is a correlation between sex and cycling performance. (My personal experience in this area is mixed) Basically does performance on the bike diminish with sex and does increased sexual activity cause an increased loss in cycling ability.

Finally, is there a recovery period required to restore full cycling performance (post sex).

Jim
Sydney

Steve Hogg replies:

For an unscientific answer I quote well known (to Australians) Rugby League coaching legend Jack Gibson. In reply to a similar query to yours he answered "It's not sex before a game that is detrimental to performance, but rather staying out all night looking for it."
"

Superb answer and soooooooooo true:)

I think Cipo is married and has a kid now...

I imagine the latter has been around for quite some time, perhaps in more than one "incarnation" ;)

I remeber reading in a training book (forget which one) that an orgasm can actually help the effects of training by increasing your pain tolerance during intervals.




I would try this, but I am not sure I could bring myself to an orgasm during an interval. On the trainer, maybe, if I could get some outside help.

Man! I wish I could recall the study that showed men who sustained from sex for three weeks followed by (a little help from Mother Palm and her 5 sisters) incresed testosterone production.

I'll try and find it.

But, I have no problem trying this out since I'm married with children. I think I'm working on week 2 as we speak. I'll let you know next week how I feel - after the lonely shower scene. ;)

BINGO!! (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11760788&query_hl=2&itool=pubmed_docsum)

^^ that makes me wonder what kind of guy can get off with needles stuck in him continuously drawing blood, and a horde of nurses/doctors watching and monitoring his approach to ecstasy.

I think all we have to do is ask "virgin-cyclist". if sex really does hold back cycling, then "virgin-cyclist" must be riding the 53x11 fulltime!

I think all we have to do is ask "virgin-cyclist". if sex really does hold back cycling, then "virgin-cyclist" must be riding the 53x11 fulltime!
Where's Ryanf when you need him?

Burn!!!!!! ^

You guys seem to forget one important part of the no sex equation. If your wife, in my case, races too her undersides are a bit tender from all the time in the saddle as well so you may not have a choice in the matter. But if you race the same calendar, its oh so much fun when you're on a rest week.

There are options.

You guys seem to forget one important part of the no sex equation. If your wife, in my case, races too her undersides are a bit tender from all the time in the saddle as well so you may not have a choice in the matter. But if you race the same calendar, its oh so much fun when you're on a rest week.

Sometimes it *is* tough to sleep on rest weeks...

^^^^ she's fugly.

I think all we have to do is ask "virgin-cyclist". if sex really does hold back cycling, then "virgin-cyclist" must be riding the 53x11 fulltime!

sorry to disappoint but i have to report a negative on the 53x11 full time...maybe if it was downhill the whole way :lol:

Found this if you believe in this stuff: Chinese medicine places huge emphasis on a form of energy called "jing", also a morpheme denoting "essence" or "spirit" which one attempts to develop and accumulate, jing is sexual energy and is considered to dissipate with ejaculation so ************ is considered "Energy Suicide" amongst those who practice this art. According to Chi Kung theory, energy from many pathways/meridians becomes diverted and transfers itself to the sexual organs during sexual excitement, the ensuing orgasm and ejaculation will then finally expel the energy from the system completely. The Chinese proverb, a drop of semen is equal to ten drops of blood illustrates this. :eek: That's what EPO is for! ;)

But then again, lions mate 20-40 times a day for several days during a mating bout and hell...they still got enough energy to go hunting after! And some people wonder why lions are called the king of the jungle :lol:

Whatever it was :D, I believe she got kicked off the podium girl circuit because of it.


I recall reading an article where it said she lost her job because she was "fraternizing with a rider"

But whatever, they are married, look happy together, and they've got a gorgeous kid.

sorry to disappoint but i have to report a negative on the 53x11 full time...maybe if it was downhill the whole way :lol:

Found this if you believe in this stuff: Chinese medicine places huge emphasis on a form of energy called "jing", also a morpheme denoting "essence" or "spirit" which one attempts to develop and accumulate, jing is sexual energy and is considered to dissipate with ejaculation so ************ is considered "Energy Suicide" amongst those who practice this art. According to Chi Kung theory, energy from many pathways/meridians becomes diverted and transfers itself to the sexual organs during sexual excitement, the ensuing orgasm and ejaculation will then finally expel the energy from the system completely. The Chinese proverb, a drop of semen is equal to ten drops of blood illustrates this. :eek: That's what EPO is for! ;)

But then again, lions mate 20-40 times a day for several days during a mating bout and hell...they still got enough energy to go hunting after! And some people wonder why lions are called the king of the jungle :lol:

King of the jungle? I think it's the female lions that do most of the hunting while the males sit around on their bum

King of the jungle? I think it's the female lions that do most of the hunting while the males sit around on their bum

Heck yes. The male lions have it made :D

Except for the whole fighting to the death thing. That's sort of a bummer, but it's free food!

Which, strangely enough bears at least a passing resemblance to my rationale for joining the Army...

Lemond used to brag about doing it the nite before the world championships. and Sean Kelley used to claim to stay away from the ol' lady at least a week before classics and 2 weeks before grand tours.....
Ha! I say. nothing like getting a hummer on your way to a race.

Sean Kelly was famous for racing a very full schedule from early spring to late fall, year in and year out. Upon hearing of Kelly's pre-race abstinence, another Irish racer (Paul Kimmage? Martin Early?) commented that, "By my reckoning, that means that Kelly's wife is still a virgin!":eek:

I think it's the female lions that do most of the hunting while the males sit around on their bum

now that is why the male lions are the kings of the jungle lol