no3puttchad
05-03-04, 10:34 AM
How do you guys get relaxed after a ride. It seems to take a couple hours for my heartrate to go back down to normal. I could not sleep last night because of it. Thoughts, ideas?
Road Cycling - Post ride relaxation
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spazegun2213
05-03-04, 11:47 AM
shower, a nice hot shower ....
orbilius
05-03-04, 11:50 AM
Shower, Fat Tire, Couch.
stevetone
05-03-04, 11:50 AM
How do you guys get relaxed after a ride. It seems to take a couple hours for my heartrate to go back down to normal. I could not sleep last night because of it. Thoughts, ideas?
What I've been doing lately is about 30 minutes of stretching after a ride. I am using a book called "Stretching" (catchy, eh?) by Bob Anderson (www.stretching.com). He's "the man" when it comes to stretching, and he has 2 bike-specific routines that are pretty good (although all of the stretches in the book are beneficial).
I have found that not only do I relax more quickly after stretching, but that I have fewer comfort "complaints" on the bike as well.
What I've been doing lately is about 30 minutes of stretching after a ride. I am using a book called "Stretching" (catchy, eh?) by Bob Anderson (www.stretching.com). He's "the man" when it comes to stretching, and he has 2 bike-specific routines that are pretty good (although all of the stretches in the book are beneficial).
I have found that not only do I relax more quickly after stretching, but that I have fewer comfort "complaints" on the bike as well.
a2psyklnut
05-03-04, 11:58 AM
Hot tub (or hot bath), and a cold beer(just one)!
L8R
L8R
lsits
05-03-04, 12:02 PM
I second the hot bath. 30 minuts as hot as you can take.
OneTinSloth
05-03-04, 01:41 PM
Shower, Fat Tire, Couch.
mmmm......fat tire......
mmmm......fat tire......
dws5b
05-03-04, 02:06 PM
Grumpy's for happy meal. Cheesburger, fries, and schooner of Fat Tire Amber Ale (32oz.) Absolutely the worst thing you can do but oh so fun.
djbowen1
05-03-04, 02:08 PM
i am sure there is much worse tan that. what is this fat tire stuff i am hearing so much about?
Stubacca
05-03-04, 02:34 PM
Normally a bit of stretching, followed by a shower and a beer (usually a Fat Tire - Colorado Microbrew).
ManBearPig
05-03-04, 10:43 PM
How do you guys get relaxed after a ride. It seems to take a couple hours for my heartrate to go back down to normal. I could not sleep last night because of it. Thoughts, ideas?
Hmmm...interesting. Ironically, it is vigorous exercise like cycling that tends to reduce my heartrate and promote relaxation, at least temporarily. No better feeling of release than shortly after a hard ride, when you can climb back in your car and feel the healthy sweat and the muscles relaxing.
Then again, I can do weights in the evening and have no problem falling asleep - whereas other people get invigorated by exercise and cannot fall asleep. So everyone's different.
I seriously doubt there is a medical "problem", but I'd mention it to your doc at your next visit, see what he/she thinks. I know from personal past experience that stress can sometimes increase heart rate, for example.
Hmmm...interesting. Ironically, it is vigorous exercise like cycling that tends to reduce my heartrate and promote relaxation, at least temporarily. No better feeling of release than shortly after a hard ride, when you can climb back in your car and feel the healthy sweat and the muscles relaxing.
Then again, I can do weights in the evening and have no problem falling asleep - whereas other people get invigorated by exercise and cannot fall asleep. So everyone's different.
I seriously doubt there is a medical "problem", but I'd mention it to your doc at your next visit, see what he/she thinks. I know from personal past experience that stress can sometimes increase heart rate, for example.
slvoid
05-03-04, 10:51 PM
That is odd because my heart rate usually stays pretty low. In fact, if I'm in a draft and I just let it go, my heart rate drops to near resting even at around 18-20mph.
After a long ride, I'll eat a big lunch and either sit around watching tv or walk around, do chores, etc. Sometimes I like to take a nap.
After a long ride, I'll eat a big lunch and either sit around watching tv or walk around, do chores, etc. Sometimes I like to take a nap.
Fugazi Dave
05-03-04, 10:54 PM
One word: Guinness
DnvrFox
05-04-04, 08:21 PM
Hot tub (or hot bath), and a cold beer(just one)!
L8R
Here is how I relax! Right at home.
ATTN: Underwear Nazi. I do NOT wear underwear in the hot tub. In fact, I wear nothing at all! Thought you would approve.
L8R
Here is how I relax! Right at home.
ATTN: Underwear Nazi. I do NOT wear underwear in the hot tub. In fact, I wear nothing at all! Thought you would approve.
Dutchy
05-04-04, 08:43 PM
A hot shower followed by a few Coopers Stouts. That's relaxing for me.
CHEERS.
Mark
CHEERS.
Mark
OneTinSloth
05-04-04, 08:51 PM
i am sure there is much worse tan that. what is this fat tire stuff i am hearing so much about?
it's a really, really fantastic beer, that, as far as i know, you can't get on the east coast. i tried and tried but couldn't find it. you CAN, however, get gallon jugs of ipswitch ale fairly cheaply and it's almost the same thing.
it's a really, really fantastic beer, that, as far as i know, you can't get on the east coast. i tried and tried but couldn't find it. you CAN, however, get gallon jugs of ipswitch ale fairly cheaply and it's almost the same thing.
a2psyklnut
05-04-04, 08:53 PM
New Castle Brown Ale! Yummmm!
L8R
L8R
stirlitz
05-04-04, 08:57 PM
Oysters with either Sierra Nevada / Guinness / Hefeweizen
a2psyklnut
05-04-04, 08:59 PM
Oysters with either Sierra Nevada / Guinness / Hefeweizen
And the fine company of your S.O.!
And the fine company of your S.O.!
dexmax
05-05-04, 05:14 AM
I usaully go to work as soon as I wake up.. Yes, it varies from 7am~9am.. But I do not get home until 11:30pm~midnight.
My rides are scheduled, usually from 3pm to 6pm. That would mean, after the ride I still have 5hrs of work ahead of me.
So, I guess my answer would be....... work.....? :)
My rides are scheduled, usually from 3pm to 6pm. That would mean, after the ride I still have 5hrs of work ahead of me.
So, I guess my answer would be....... work.....? :)
jfmckenna
05-05-04, 08:13 AM
goto bike forums but stay out of the politic/religion ;)
Hi heart rate seems wierd to me after a ride. I notice mine drops? If your training I would avoid the beer thing and go for a sport drink, something to replinish what you just lost so you can recover better. On real hard rides I often will eat the hell out of anything and then sleep for like an hour or so, it just hits me like a ton of bricks.
Hi heart rate seems wierd to me after a ride. I notice mine drops? If your training I would avoid the beer thing and go for a sport drink, something to replinish what you just lost so you can recover better. On real hard rides I often will eat the hell out of anything and then sleep for like an hour or so, it just hits me like a ton of bricks.
RiPHRaPH
05-05-04, 11:39 AM
see my kids and wife. work on my nutritional recovery right away. there's too much to do.
BeTheChange
05-06-04, 07:00 PM
Well, I'm still in college so it's usually 4:20 time when I get done after a hard ride. It makes a nice hot shower that much more enjoyable. I really wouldn't mind a hot tub in my house though. Something to look forward to from working so hard I suppose. Peace.
wabbit
05-06-04, 07:27 PM
Stretching for sure, and some deep, relaxing breathing. Just lie in the 'corpse position' like in yoga, on your back with your limbs relaxed, and do pelvic breathing. Also a nice, steamy shower. I like it so hot I get parboiled. A nice cold beer is also good.
If you're having trouble sleeping, you may be riding too close to your bedtime. Exercising too late in the day can cause you to have trouble sleeping.
If you're having trouble sleeping, you may be riding too close to your bedtime. Exercising too late in the day can cause you to have trouble sleeping.
SanDiegoSteve
05-07-04, 10:04 AM
How do you guys get relaxed after a ride. It seems to take a couple hours for my heartrate to go back down to normal. I could not sleep last night because of it. Thoughts, ideas?
Beer, food, possibly more beer, a shower... then the relaxation is over as the "honey do's" kick in and I'm working on the house again...
Beer, food, possibly more beer, a shower... then the relaxation is over as the "honey do's" kick in and I'm working on the house again...
sm266
05-07-04, 10:56 AM
peanut butter and jelly sandwich, hot shower, sex.
khuon
05-07-04, 11:12 AM
peanut butter and jelly sandwich, hot shower, sex.
In that order?
In that order?
sm266
05-07-04, 11:19 AM
most of the time.
Avalanche325
05-07-04, 04:29 PM
peanut butter and jelly sandwich, hot shower, sex.
Why not all at the same time?
Why not all at the same time?
gonesh9
05-07-04, 05:44 PM
Well, I'm still in college so it's usually 4:20 time when I get done after a hard ride. It makes a nice hot shower that much more enjoyable. I really wouldn't mind a hot tub in my house though. Something to look forward to from working so hard I suppose. Peace.
Sounds nice..... Hey look, it's friday!
Sounds nice..... Hey look, it's friday!
RiPHRaPH
05-07-04, 09:04 PM
4:20....back in the day.....
Portis
05-08-04, 07:54 AM
How do you guys get relaxed after a ride. It seems to take a couple hours for my heartrate to go back down to normal. I could not sleep last night because of it. Thoughts, ideas?
Let's see........Mow the yard, take care of kids, clean house etc. I ride to relax. :D
Let's see........Mow the yard, take care of kids, clean house etc. I ride to relax. :D
Underwear Nazi
05-11-04, 05:55 PM
Here is how I relax! Right at home.
ATTN: Underwear Nazi. I do NOT wear underwear in the hot tub. In fact, I wear nothing at all! Thought you would approve.
:eek:
My eyes! My eyes!
Heheheh....just kidding. And you didn't think I had a sense of humor.
What you do in the privacy of your hot tub is of no concern to me.
Underwear Nazi
Just clean the hair trap regularly.
ATTN: Underwear Nazi. I do NOT wear underwear in the hot tub. In fact, I wear nothing at all! Thought you would approve.
:eek:
My eyes! My eyes!
Heheheh....just kidding. And you didn't think I had a sense of humor.
What you do in the privacy of your hot tub is of no concern to me.
Underwear Nazi
Just clean the hair trap regularly.