Lance and Team guzzling coke and Powerade? Talk about a HFCS fest!
07-01-05, 12:35 PM
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Just because people on this forum have opinions on certain foods people should be consuming, doesn't make them correct. The sugar from the coke is used to ward off a bonk or give them the energy they need to finish off the race. Coke is just used as a supplement to get them through until they can either get some more substantial fuel or be done with the race.
When it comes to nutrition, do not believe what most people are saying and take a good look at any sources they quote, most studies are funded by companies who want a specific result and it is very easy to craft a study that will get the results wanted.
When it comes to nutrition, do not believe what most people are saying and take a good look at any sources they quote, most studies are funded by companies who want a specific result and it is very easy to craft a study that will get the results wanted.
07-01-05, 01:26 PM
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Guys, I wasn't talking about Gatorade, it was Powerade! But point taken. I get that when you are riding at their level it probably doesn't matter what you consume. I just figured with how carefully athletes fuss over their nutrition, they would insist on the most easily usable fuel that's all.
07-04-05, 09:55 PM
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Outside the US, the Coca-Cola Co. uses real sugar for their products.
07-05-05, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by crowbike
Outside the US, the Coca-Cola Co. uses real sugar for their products.
07-07-05, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by juf2m
I was watching Chasing Lance last night, and they were talking about the food and drink the cyclists were consuming on the Tour de Georgia. Two of them were Powerade and Coke! I understand that this is a sponsorship deal, but I find it strange that these high level athletes would be guzzling a product that supposedly has a fuel that is very inefficient and bad for you (according to the recent threads in this forum). What's going on here??? 
07-07-05, 11:17 PM
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As soon as Robbie gets back onto the bunch, he's gonna enjoy that Coke!!
07-09-05, 05:07 PM
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Put the lime in the Coke, then you feel better,
Put the lime in the Coke, drink them both up,
Put the lime in the Coke, and call me in the morning
Wouh wouh wouh wouh wouh
Apologies to Harry Nillson. Although a cuba libre sounds better to me. Get that soft drink up on its feet.
Put the lime in the Coke, drink them both up,
Put the lime in the Coke, and call me in the morning
Wouh wouh wouh wouh wouh
Apologies to Harry Nillson. Although a cuba libre sounds better to me. Get that soft drink up on its feet.
07-09-05, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by caloso
And if you know where to look, you can find Mexican Coke here. So much better tasting and it comes in a glass bottle, the way God intended.
07-09-05, 09:42 PM
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I'd wager that you could eat anything, in moderation, after riding 10+ hours.
HFCS is crap, and doesn't offer you anything you can't get better from real food sources. If its in something your buying, i.e. bread, there's a reason for it, they're not concerned about putting out a healthy product, they are concerned about being cheap as hell and making your body pay the price difference. IMHO.
HFCS is crap, and doesn't offer you anything you can't get better from real food sources. If its in something your buying, i.e. bread, there's a reason for it, they're not concerned about putting out a healthy product, they are concerned about being cheap as hell and making your body pay the price difference. IMHO.
07-10-05, 12:18 PM
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I'm glad this thread is de-demonizing coke for me. I hardly ever drink it, because it is not the best for you, but I am not above drinking one when I need alot of quick calories and some caffine - like at an 8 hour work shift with a fifteen minute lunch break. Besides I think it is yummy.
07-31-05, 08:16 PM
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read the coke label i think it's like 39 grams of carbs in 12 oz, i may be wrong about exact # of carbs but it is high in carbs more than sports drink's
07-31-05, 08:43 PM
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Right on.........just when you need the extra boost to finish off your 70 miles training ride.
Originally Posted by Jim Bonnet
nothing better that slamming a coke or 2 after hammering for 80+ miles.... but thats just me.
07-31-05, 08:45 PM
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Occasionally I have resorted to a Coke or Pepsi to get me through a long and difficult ride. However, you have to be careful if you pour it in to your water bottle and drink it during your ride. After riding over some bumpy pavement, I almost blew my tonsils off while opening the bottle!
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08-01-05, 10:46 PM
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Well theres lots of carbs and sugars in coke and powerade and witht he amount of energy their burning riding those distances they need all they can get. I bet their calorie intake during races must be amazingly high
08-04-05, 08:52 AM
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Oh i have to agree I was in Germany riding a 100+ miler and near the 75 mile mark I stoped and grabed a liter coke and boy what a boost that was. WHOOOO HOOOOO
08-04-05, 09:14 AM
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The small Coke cans that they hand to the riders in their feed musettes have been a staple of riders for many years. I don't think that these riders could care less what sugar is in the can.
