Originally Posted by
BikeArkansas
Sometimes I lose concentratiion on the bike, and it scares me. This is more true in a group ride, but also applies when solo. Sometimes my mind wanders to the topic of the day in work, family or whatever. I am very aware of the problems I could have due to a slow reaction time to one of many things that can happen on the road. A couple times I have wandered off the road when not concentrating on riding. This has actually happened on solo rides, but I know my mind has wandered during group rides, but not to the point of a problem. I know any loss of concentration is bad and I am working to find a way to never let the mind stray too far from the road.
I had an injury this fall with a minor brain trauma that lasted a couple months as minor motion dizziness.
I found that drinking Smart Water helped me to drive and also helped me when I got back on the bike.
Now I always pedal with Smart Water in my water bottles. I think the electrolytes help.