Do you suffer from gas?

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Originally posted by bryanquinn
Sometimes when riding in a group I wonder if the person behind me can tell what I've had for breakfast. Since I have been eating more often during the day my body seems to process better. I've also heard that gas means that my system is not properly digesting something I have eaten. Just wondering if you've been behind someone like me?

Never... But if I've drank any milk, look out!!! 😄

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Originally posted by bryanquinn
Just wondering if you've been behind someone like me?

I am someone like you. It seems to be because I fuel so fast on the bike. Perhaps that is the problem you are having also.

Is this a protein issue? I also have problems like this when eating a lean cuisine/healthy choice etc frozen lunch. Today I think it's the cheese I had at lunch. DH says I can peel the paint from the walls <blushing>

He drinks a lot of the supplement shakes, I don't. But I tend to eat a lot more of the protein bars and the new favorite from last summer is powerbar energy bites. And like I said, those lunches, if I have one at work, by the time I get home, let's just say things are rumbling.

Ever try drinking Exeed while eating a Power Bar, gives you the most gross smelling farts, I mean toxic, and it does the same thing to everybody.

g'day,

look on the bright side......try lighting them......you'll be turbo charged & a certainty in the next bunch sprint!,

cheers,

Hitchy

I've long thought about getting a pair of shorts with "Breath my gas" written across the butt...but I lack the motivation to figure out a cheap way of having the lettering done. I wonder if that will disturb anyone on my wheel?

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Originally posted by nhorscro
I've long thought about getting a pair of shorts with "Breath my gas" written across the butt...but I lack the motivation to figure out a cheap way of having the lettering done. I wonder if that will disturb anyone on my wheel?

Getting that pressed in vinyl shouldn't be hard (I do shirts and stuff like that) - but - I don't know how it works in lycra, I usually work with cotton. Would be funny to see the expressioins of people coming up behind you though! LOL

Diane

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Originally posted by nhorscro
I've long thought about getting a pair of shorts with "Breath my gas" written across the butt...but I lack the motivation to figure out a cheap way of having the lettering done. I wonder if that will disturb anyone on my wheel?

LOL, LOL !
I was going to try to script something serious by way of a reply but I'm still laughing at your message !

What I was going to say is that I never have enough gas - but not in the flatulence meaning of the word !

Your message is very good though !

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Originally posted by diane143
Is this a protein issue?

It's actually more to do with carbohydrates. The more 'complex' carbohydrates cannot be digested by humans so are used by intestinal bacteria for their metabolic needs and the byproduct is gas.
For some people, their riding technique or position contributes in that excessive use of the muscles in front of the spine affects the nerves to the intestines. If this is the problem, you are more likely to get excess gas after a ride.

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Originally posted by patch70
It's actually more to do with carbohydrates. The more 'complex' carbohydrates cannot be digested by humans so are used by intestinal bacteria for their metabolic needs and the byproduct is gas.
For some people, their riding technique or position contributes in that excessive use of the muscles in front of the spine affects the nerves to the intestines. If this is the problem, you are more likely to get excess gas after a ride.

G'day Patch,

Wot!!!...sensible, serious advice......haven't you heard?...this is the FARTING thread......childish fart jokes only please!......If we have sensible discussion where will we be?........

cheers,

Hitchy (with a peg on his nose)

I guess you'd better pull my finger then...

bryanquinn:

While I'm sympathetic to your issue, please do us a favor and pass (no pun intended) on your turn at the front. We'll gladly allow you a free ride for the duration.

Actually, this is quit a serious issue. Some possible solutions:

1. Don't inhale during your ride. No air in means no air out.
2. Always plan your ride with a tailwind. Take a cab home.
3. Instead of water or an energy drink, fill your bottle with Beano tablets and water.
4. Take the hose of your hydration pack and..., well, you get the idea. Don't fill it with water, though....
5. Eat massive amounts of garlic. Tell everyone you're on a health kick.

I'll continue to give thought to this matter, and inquire with my friend's wife, who is registered nurse. Thanks for being a sport.

I don't, but the riders behind me do! (just kidding)