Originally Posted by
Kindaslow
I think that what you are saying is true for the majority of people. However, if what he did (starting out fasted) is his norm and the ride was within his norm, then the cramps were probably caused by something else. The soda is a change and some people react poorly to soda. Also, it could be related to what he ate the night before (if it was outside his norm).
Oooh, good points. I don't recall what I had the night before as I have never selected my dinner based on a ride the next day. The long ride was not out of character for me, as was the climbing. It was not particularly hot (80's) and we had many rests and cooling breezes along the way. The pace was very relaxed for my normal speeds too.
I really think this is related to the soda some how, as I am not a soda drinker. Why I chose it yesterday is a mystery to me but it just seemed so right at the time. The only thing outside my normal riding routine was the soda but the link I post above describing neuromuscular fatigue makes a lot of sense to me.
I think that the real conclusion is a combination of many factors but ultimately muscle fatigue from a long and climbing type of ride in warm weather that my 230 pound and 58 year old body just was telling me "enough already".
Little does it now that we are going on a club ride for about 25 fast miles this evening, lol. I am hydrating today and taking in minerals too. Fingers crossed and hoping for the best!
Does anyone have a clue about the headshake of the front wheel?