Originally Posted by
Carbon Unit
My riding partner is telling me that I shouldn't drink coffee the day of a ride or the day before because it will dehydrate me. Really? What's next do I have to stop eating junk food too? Most of my club rides stop at Starbucks. Coffee is one of my favorite vices.
Do you drink coffee before a ride?
I used to drink coffee indifferently before/during rides, but during one heavily caffeinated ride (coffee before, coffee during the ride) my heart rate hit 170 BPM on an easy climb, and I decided it might be better if I avoided coffee before/during big rides. Once in a while, if I am riding SART (basically flat terrain), I will grab a cup mid-ride.
I know one other rider who had a similar experience.