MTB Idiot Headachs

Insaneclimber said:

Hey Ive been trying to increase the amount of time i can hold a high amount of effort at high rpm (about %60-%70 effort at 70-80rpm) so as to improve my Cross country 100km times. I can currently ride hard like that for about 5 hours and i drink small sips of gatorade continously throughout the ride, and get through about 1.5 litre. any ways im getting bad headachs after the rides which last into the next day. any ideas plz.

Probably insufficient fluid intake but headaches are caused by many things. Here are some items on hydration you may find of interest. As the headache tablet ads say - if headache persists - see your doctor.

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As a rough guide - weigh yourself before and after a ride. The difference will mostly be fluid loss. You'll need to drink enough to minimise that loss.

Insaneclimber said:

Hey Ive been trying to increase the amount of time i can hold a high amount of effort at high rpm (about %60-%70 effort at 70-80rpm) so as to improve my Cross country 100km times. I can currently ride hard like that for about 5 hours and i drink small sips of gatorade continously throughout the ride, and get through about 1.5 litre. any ways im getting bad headachs after the rides which last into the next day. any ideas plz.

Waaaaaaaaaaay too little fluid for a 5 hour effort.

Up your fluid intake (I need over 3 litres for a 5 hour effort) and see what happens. Also try watering your Gatorade down so it's easier on your stomach.

meandmybike said:

Waaaaaaaaaaay too little fluid for a 5 hour effort.

Up your fluid intake (I need over 3 litres for a 5 hour effort) and see what happens. Also try watering your Gatorade down so it's easier on your stomach.

Thanks for that tip, its nice to see the comparison on quantity. I guess ill need a bigger camel pak.

If you drink more Gatorade you should delute it to prevent stomach problems I do one fifth gatorade and a teaspoon of raw honey the rest water in a 24 oz bottle on hot days and one forth with two teaspoons honey on cool days.