StepDown

Since round 2003 I have been on maintenance Ritalin for ADD and it has changed my life. My productivity at work and at home improved about 200 % because suddenly I could focus on a task(s) and stay with them to completion. When I got my yearly review in 2004 my Supervisory was AMAZED that I have written over 100 technical documents in 2003 and less than 10 a year in the years before. This was also a time when I was logging around 5000 miles or silently less a year on the road. Not only did treatment for my ADD make me a better employee, better member of my family (less disruptive) more focused etc. but I became a better cyclist as well. I was more motivated, could ride a little faster (16.2 MPH average vs 15.4 MPH before) and could definitely ride longer distances than before. Before treatment if I did a 60 mile loop I would be toast, after I could stay out for 6 hours and log 85 plus. I’m no longer on the roads, I had accident #21 in 2011 and hung it up, I do miss getting out there !!!!!
My question to any rider who is prescribed a stimulant for treatment of ADD or an off label use like shift work is did it affect your “recreational” cycling and how.

Steppy

Wildwood

Congrats on finding an aid. Too late for me. Wish I could get my son to take proactive steps.

Carbonfiberboy 

Not me, but I have a friend with ADHD who greatly enjoys the use of Ritalin when riding. She hasn't noticed a downside, as far as riding goes. I know she sometimes takes extra, and I'd advise against doing that, tempting though it might be.

Doge

I took some stuff banned now, not banned then for racing. About the only thing I notice riding is caffeine and Sudefed. I took it when I had a cold and was refereeing soccer (with a HRM) and used it riding a few times before that. When I saw refereeing how high my HR went I decided I would not workout using it again. I have no issues with taking PEDs for non-competitive cycling anymore than using a motor. I think the Strava KOMs using helpers are un-cool.