Sarabi Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hello Is anyone here a cyclist? I took my bike out last night and towards the end of my little trip and when I got home...I felt absolutely awful. I wanted so desperately to be sick (I didn't)...it was terrible There are a lot of hills around here on the approach to the area where I live and I know I had a tough time getting up them(!) but still...am I going to struggle like this forever? Is this normal? Do I need to go along some milder cycle routes? I didn't eat or drink before I went out. Any advice would be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
steveT95 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I believe it is a build up lactic acid in your muscles. I often feel the same after exercising. Drinking should help, I'm sure someone else can give better advice. Try googling Lactic acid to see how to prevent feeling sick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tylerd Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 First off, good job on getting out on your bike. Cycling helped me lose over 70lbs and I just started racing this year. There are many factors that can contribute to feeling awful at the end of a ride. Have you just started riding? It does take the body time to adjust. I remember my first time out on my bike and I could barely do 8 miles. Now that is barely a warmup. So yes, it definitely gets better. IMO riding hills is the best way to increase your fitness, so keep doing that. They are natural interval sessions and they really force your body to work hard, which is a good thing. Just make sure you pace yourself up the hills and don't burn yourself out before the top. If you are just starting its not a bad idea to take it somewhat easy. You could always get a heart rate monitor to help not over exert yourself. There is a ton of information on target heart rate zones. Usually when I feel sick after a ride its because I didn't eat enough before hand, or because I'm dehydrated. Your body needs fuel to work properly. And if not properly fueled you will burn up your glycogen stores, lowering your blood sugar, which can make you feel sick. Be sure to eat after exercising as well to replenish your levels, that will help your recovery. I could go on and on, but let me know if you have any questions and keep it up. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
todreaminblue Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hello Is anyone here a cyclist? I took my bike out last night and towards the end of my little trip and when I got home...I felt absolutely awful. I wanted so desperately to be sick (I didn't)...it was terrible There are a lot of hills around here on the approach to the area where I live and I know I had a tough time getting up them(!) but still...am I going to struggle like this forever? Is this normal? Do I need to go along some milder cycle routes? I didn't eat or drink before I went out. Any advice would be appreciated. i think the not eating before and after is huge when exercising.....there's also the flushing of toxins when you exercise the toxins go through your body.......make you feel ill....... i was on the treadmill......hadnt eaten since the day before...pushed myself.....had to have the bucket after....didnt throw up but came close.....nearly passed out...so fuel as another poster said is important...deb Link to post Share on other sites
angel.eyes Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Many possible reasons why you might have felt ill afterwards. For starters, have a light snack about 30 minutes before you cycle, and take a bottle of water with you on the ride. Depending on how fit you are, you may also want to start out on less hilly terrain, and work your way up to more challenging routes. Link to post Share on other sites
fortyninethousand322 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Was the trip longer than usual? More rigorous than your usual bike rides or cardio workouts? Sometimes when you overdo it you can feel a little ill. Like if your usual workout is running 3 miles and you do 5 instead you can get a little sick. I once was very sore after a bike ride in very rough terrain (rocks, hills, streams, fallen trees, etc.). But that was a healthy sore (though it made it very hard to walk) not a sick feeling. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Sarabi Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Oh thanks for the advice people!!! I guess I just need to take it easy...go on the flat bits for a while then get onto the very steep inclines(there are a lot here trust me lol) I don't consider myself unfit. I can go a while without exercising and get back into it ok. I don't get breathless/struggle. I don't cycle much though-run, aerobics, swim etc. I can do but cycling not so much. But I hadn't exercised for a while so perhaps it was that? My body not being used to a massive burst of activity. Plus is was...very late in the evening/night after I had already been up all day so that may have been a factor? I will try going out in the mornings instead Link to post Share on other sites
Author Sarabi Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Was the trip longer than usual? More rigorous than your usual bike rides or cardio workouts? Sometimes when you overdo it you can feel a little ill. Like if your usual workout is running 3 miles and you do 5 instead you can get a little sick. I once was very sore after a bike ride in very rough terrain (rocks, hills, streams, fallen trees, etc.). But that was a healthy sore (though it made it very hard to walk) not a sick feeling. It wasn't a long trip, 1.5-2 mile random circuit around the local roads but I would say its the most rigorous I've ever done on a bike. Purely because of the hills/inclines... Link to post Share on other sites
skydiveaddict Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Hello Is anyone here a cyclist? I took my bike out last night and towards the end of my little trip and when I got home...I felt absolutely awful. I wanted so desperately to be sick (I didn't)...it was terrible I've had that too. The doc told me that it is almost always because of dehydration. Link to post Share on other sites
PogoStick Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Yes that can be a typical response to strenuous exercise of any type. Take it as a sign that you have been neglecting your physical health. Keep working and you'll get much better! Link to post Share on other sites
Pisces13 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Food/Water is to your body as petrol is to a car. Without it, it won't function. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Sarabi Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Ok cool. Bottle of water on a ride and taking it steady seem to be the way to go Link to post Share on other sites
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