"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Sex and athletic performance: myth or subjective?

Does sex before, or the night before a race give anyone jelly legs?

I gather that studies have shown that it doesn't, but is anyone convinced that it does adversely effect their racing? Any anecdotal evidence?

Please, no predictable gags; I've seen them all. :p
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Thank you.

It can make me sleep much more soundly. Nervous tossing and turning the night before doesn't help your race one bit.

Does sex before, or the night before a race give anyone jelly legs?

I gather that studies have shown that it doesn't, but is anyone convinced that it does adversely effect their racing? Any anecdotal evidence?

Please, no predictable gags; I've seen them all. :p
:thumb:

Thank you.

Worked for this guy:

http://www.cyclinghalloffame.com/riders/pics/anquetil_j19.jpg

And no, there's no real evidence one way or the other that sex will reduce (or enhance, for that matter) your athletic performance. Though if you're up too late the night before a race, that might be a problem.

like you have anything to worry about?


:P

Victoria Pendleton claims sex improves a woman's performance but lowers men's

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-557434/How-sex-help-win-Olympic-glory-golden-girl-cycling.html

Ahhh, spring is in the air. Time for the annual sex before a race thread. Where is the reply with the line from the Aussie coach?

Its probably more along the lines of killing your performance because you were up all night chasing tail.