Coffee before you ride?
12-06-10, 06:57 PM
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I try not to drink any caffeine or coffee before I go biking. I've heard it's not good for you and can also dehydrate you. I've also heard that it can be good, but I'll stick to water and Powerade. I sometimes add 25mg of caffeine in a homemade sports drink I make.
Caffeine doesn't affect me much though.
I also recommend the Aeropress is anyone is looking for a good coffee maker. You can find a new one around $25.
Caffeine doesn't affect me much though.
I also recommend the Aeropress is anyone is looking for a good coffee maker. You can find a new one around $25.
12-08-10, 10:15 AM
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coffee before i do anything. coffee after i do anything. coffee is your friend. later.
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12-08-10, 03:20 PM
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12-08-10, 03:29 PM
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Espresso tastes strong, but really doesn't have that much caffeine. A true 1-once shot has 75-100mg. Most espresso-based drinks have around 150mg compared to the 300mg or more in a 16oz regular drip coffee. 600mg is a lot, but 300 is not so bad.
I started drinking a big cup of coffee about an hour before evening rides (all the bowel stuff has been done for the day). Mainly I did it because I like coffee.
I used to have one of these on my commuter, but I found that I usually didnt take the time to drink along the way.
+1 on the Aeropress. The best cup of coffee short of a good espresso you can make for one person.
I started drinking a big cup of coffee about an hour before evening rides (all the bowel stuff has been done for the day). Mainly I did it because I like coffee.
I used to have one of these on my commuter, but I found that I usually didnt take the time to drink along the way.
+1 on the Aeropress. The best cup of coffee short of a good espresso you can make for one person.
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I forked out the cash for a Frieling Ultimo French Press a few years ago. Use it daily and absolutely love it.
Using a press does require a nice burr mill grinder though. I've got a KitchenAid one.
Using a press does require a nice burr mill grinder though. I've got a KitchenAid one.
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