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11-10-12 | 07:55 PM

#76

Pedaleur

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Originally Posted by jon c.

... and have yet to develop a strong tolerance to the diuretic effect. .

It's not the diuretic effect that's the problem.

11-10-12 | 09:06 PM

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Carbon Unit

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Originally Posted by doctor j

CU, your friend has issues. Best not be seen in public with him any longer.

Coffee is one of the basic food groups... essential for life.

I agree with you. If someone paid me to ride a bike I might consider giving up coffee. I don't think going fast on a bike is all that important anyway. Your body doesn't know how fast you are going, just how hard you are pushing it. If a cup of coffee slowed me down a little, so what I am still getting a workout.

By the way, I have a mini Starbucks in my kitchen. I have been considering roasting my own beans so it isn't very likely I am going to stop drinking coffee.

11-10-12 | 10:57 PM

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Eich

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11-11-12 | 07:56 AM

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Garfield Cat

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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?

Coffee acts as a laxative. Does that qualify for a type of dehydration?

11-11-12 | 11:59 AM

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bikeme

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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest

All BS is based in truth, as people already mentioned. Coffee is good. If there's anything to watch out for, it's the laxative nature of the beast ... don't get some espresso with any triathletes!

This is why I drink a smaller than usual cup prior to an event--to "get things moving" in the morning before I head out. Otherwise, I am a coffee fiend that drinks two cups plus each morning. BTW, I drink a lot of water each day, so I am well hydrated not only for riding but for life in general.

11-11-12 | 12:02 PM

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bikeme

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Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy

I have a friend who says, all I have to do is drink coffee and poop before the start. That kinda shoots the whole thousands of dollars of lightweight components right down, doesn't it? Titanium seatpost bolts don't even get a toehold on that kind of weight loss.

Classic! And so true. The poor biker's way to shed grams--lots of them.