Sam T Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Hey guys, I have a comp tomorrow, and i was wondering, are there any particular foods / drinks that give a noticable amount of more energy? I'm feel quite un-fit for some weird reason, so anything will help i guess! Probably highly unlikely, but if you know of anything post! Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I always find Lucozade Sport does me well for re-energising 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Remembering to breath and try to relax on the sections instead of griping the handle bars and brakes as hard as you can is my tip for energy. You get so worn out if your tense all the way through a section. Other than that I eat a bannana or two through the day, chocolate and lots of water. I try to avoid eating too much "sit on your stomach" foods like sandwiches or pasties till after the last section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytrialskid Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) Monster Energy Lucozade Sugar Tablets Edited February 12, 2011 by dannytrialskid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Remembering to breath and try to relax on the sections instead of griping the handle bars and brakes as hard as you can is my tip for energy. You get so worn out if your tense all the way through a section. Other than that I eat a bannana or two through the day, chocolate and lots of water. I try to avoid eating too much "sit on your stomach" foods like sandwiches or pasties till after the last section. Thanks for your advice, is very helpfull and I'll test it tomorrow! Do you not find eating chocolate gives you a stomach ache when riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) coke or speed but deffo not weed i drink redbull and eat banannas untill the chimps cry Edited February 12, 2011 by Dave Anscombe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Mars bars & Relentless. win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Do you not find eating chocolate gives you a stomach ache when riding? Not really. I only have like one bar though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 high caffeine drinks like monster makes it worse for me...........something like pasta, fruit does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Milkshakes, bananas, chocolate bars and cake I find give me more sustained energy. All the energy drinks I find only give a short burst of energy and then it's all gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytrialskid Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Yeah energy drinks are different for everyone. I drink them so much now that they don't do too much, but still gives the little buzz that you need. OT: Give one to a 5 year old and your night will never end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I used to drink 4-5 monsters daily until they made me violently ill from the non-verbal end. Now I'm down to only a few as I barely sleep, for comps though I'd steer clear as you'll get the crash after about 45-60mins (avg 30mins to enter your system, 15-30mins for it to wear off.) Despite the rush dissipating in such a short time, caffeine can still f**k up your sleep for up to 8hours after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytrialskid Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I used to drink 4-5 monsters daily until they made me violently ill from the non-verbal end. Now I'm down to only a few as I barely sleep, for comps though I'd steer clear as you'll get the crash after about 45-60mins (avg 30mins to enter your system, 15-30mins for it to wear off.) Despite the rush dissipating in such a short time, caffeine can still f**k up your sleep for up to 8hours after. No wonder that is like an over dose on caffeine. I drink about 1 a week and have had no symptoms like insomnia from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 They always sitck up my mouth and give me thicker spit -.- I don't ride comps (yet) but genearlly i drink gatorade if i need some energy (by playing tennis, football, to recover from being ill etc.) always has worked. Just don't drain the whole bottle at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboff Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I always eat flapjacks when i go on my XC bike, for slow release energy. Suppose trials comps would be more mental focus aswell, best advice would to keep hydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George6512 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Normally lucozade original works Best with me,some energy drinks dont give as much energy, good luck for tomoro though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliemod Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Lucozade is the only option in my opinion. I think monster gets me awake and alert but it soon drains me and i start to feel less energised. Lucozade on the other hand makes me gives me energy for a long time and doesn't make me feel drained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-bonham@hotmail.com Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 i don't do comps, but i usually eat about 4 bananas thrououghtthe day if i'm out on a big ride. sorts me out a treat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 2l bottle of water with a tablespoon of sugar in it. Does wonders when you need energy fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Caffeine works well (I'm sure there's studies showing so) if distributed through the day rather than in one massive hit. It's important to stay hydrated, electrolyte and isotonic drinks/foods are highly recommended too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Torq is the best stuff to use, its made out of natural ingredients better than any High five they are all pretty fake and plasticy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Torq is expeeeeensive though, around £11 for 4 servings at trade prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I find that Lucozade sport Orange gives me the boost I need over a period of time. That coupled with 4-5 bannanas and small sugary snacks like flapjack keep me riding throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzajorge Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 lucozade sport nothin fizzy I find. Yeah I think chocolate too big one or two bars through the day and I find miiny sausage rolls are good because they dong bloat u but are filling. Let us know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantwhore Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Load up with slow release starchy carbohydrates the night before (brown pasta, brown rice, potatoes etc) and plenty of green veg too, alongside some sort or lean protein (chicken, fish etc). That should be enough to load your muscles with a good base of energy and minerals for the next day. Breakfast on the morning of the comp, again starchy carbs. Porridge oats are great for this and should supply you with a steady source of energy for the next few hours. Drop in some fruit to sweeten it up. Make sure to continue eating every 2-3 hours after that to ensure a constant flow of energy. As someone mentioned above, a banana or 2 are great for this as a snack. Keep yourself well hydrated too. Your body is gonna consume around 1 litre of fluids in an hour of exercise so make sure you're drinkin plenty. In regards to electrolytes, it's pretty simple to make your own mix. Just add a teaspoon of salt to a pint of fruit squash drink. Should do the job. Basically, whatever you eat the 24 hours before your comp is gonna be what helps you the most and makes the most impact. Not just drinking Relentless etc every 20 mins for a quick hit followed by a blood sugar crash. A good, clean and balanced diet will have a HUGE impact on your riding ability. Edited February 15, 2011 by giantwhore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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