hi! can you die if you bonk too severely
04-16-10, 06:06 PM
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hi! can you die if you bonk too severely
i want to do a long long ride tomorrow (at least 100 miles) but im worried about dying. if you bonk too severely can you actually die? i dont plan on taking any food but maybe some water.
04-16-10, 06:09 PM
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possibly silliest question ever.
if you are worried then go for a shorter ride.
to answer your query, I don't believe it is possible to die from "bonking" (defined as depletion of glycogen) per se but you could die from heat stroke or dehydration.
if you are worried then go for a shorter ride.
to answer your query, I don't believe it is possible to die from "bonking" (defined as depletion of glycogen) per se but you could die from heat stroke or dehydration.
04-16-10, 06:12 PM
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Depends on where and how fast you ride.
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04-16-10, 06:12 PM
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I would hate to see such a well-recieved BF member go so early. Don't do it. You could, and probably will, die.
04-16-10, 06:14 PM
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04-16-10, 06:16 PM
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and a troll, as someone cannot possibly be that dumb who is physically capable of riding 100+ miles.
04-16-10, 06:30 PM
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But if you do die, can I have your bike stuff?
04-16-10, 06:32 PM
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Where will you do this ride?
I want to go with you.
I want to go with you.
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04-16-10, 06:59 PM
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Take a shorter ride.
Take food.
Stop for food.
Take a walk.
Take food.
Stop for food.
Take a walk.
04-16-10, 07:05 PM
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all the food and water you take along would add so much weight you probably would bonk sooner. Just eat a real big breakfast just before you leave and you should be fine.
04-16-10, 07:18 PM
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Depends on what you mean by Bonk.
1. Water intoxication can kill. This happens when you drink plain water and run out of electrolytes.
2. Heat Stroke can kill. This happens when you run out of water and your thermoregulation breaks down.
3. Heat Exhaustion and mild water intoxication could mess up your judgment, etc and cause a crash that could kill you.
1. Water intoxication can kill. This happens when you drink plain water and run out of electrolytes.
2. Heat Stroke can kill. This happens when you run out of water and your thermoregulation breaks down.
3. Heat Exhaustion and mild water intoxication could mess up your judgment, etc and cause a crash that could kill you.
04-16-10, 07:26 PM
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you forgot to list hyponautremia it's when you get too many electrolytes and it'll kill you, one more reason to leave the water bottles at home on your century.
04-16-10, 07:39 PM
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It's looking like you better stay home and play xbox
04-16-10, 08:15 PM
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Yeah, I died after bonking once. Very nasty business. Won't be making that mistake again, let me tell you.
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