Don't ride on an empty stomach

AshWebster · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Jan 2017 Karma :

Today I had probably the worst 'fun' ride out I've had since I started riding. I'd gone out last night for a few drinks (not a massive amount but a few). Woke up feeling ok, had some orange juice and chilled watching some tv. Met my mate at his house and was supposed to have a shortish trip to Macclesfield to look at some new bikes for him (superbike factory any info guys?) . Didn't have sat nav so ended up getting lost a Lot so the trip took 2 hours longer than it should have.

got to the place and tried to turn round as I'd gone past it, ended up down a massive slope. Got off to turn the bike around and felt super weak, could hardly move the bike , same when I finally got the bike outside the place struggled to manoeuvre it barely saved it from dropping twice as I was wheeling it by foot into a space. Hands were shaking and sweating , bike felt like 2 tonnes and all my confidence was gone.

Anyway yeh pretty sure it's cos I didn't have any food or sustenance since last night and it was about 4pm in the afternoon.

Tl:dr biking is more physical than you may think. If you're planning a ride out rather than just a short commute make sure you have eaten something worthwhile . Riding on empty is dangerous and saps your confidence like hell

Hope I haven't bored you all just thought I'd share my experience
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pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

Snickers helps. Feel a little rough a snickers with its peanuts and slow release energy is good to stave off hunger.

I go home every day both mentally and physically exhausted when I do Direct Access days. Its demanding throwing the bikes around.
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trevoriv · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Karma :

What was the significance or relevance of the orange juice?
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The Shaggy D.A. · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Karma :

It's a Sunday, a bike ride was involved, yet no mention of a Full English anywhere.

I'm confused.
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Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

I'm gonna be so fucked at bbq, what with all that booze and dirt track.
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M.C · Super Spammer Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :

Used to happen with me at work, where I'd hit the wall in terms of energy levels. I used to make sure I had nibbles on me just in case, multi-packs of nutri-grain bars (when on offer) are good.

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Holdawayt · Trackday Trickster Joined: 27 Jul 2015 Karma :

I notice a lack of concentration sometimes when I'm hungry but that's just because I'm a simple male who only thinks of food, sleep and boobies.

With regards to Superbike Factory - I've just bought my new bike from there. He'll end up paying slightly over the odds but it's a decent enough place. Get him to check the bike over thoroughly when he picks it up. I had 12psi in both tyres when they handed it over to me.

Tom.

el_oso · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2008 Karma :

have you been tested for diabetes?

Maybe do that after being tested for the ghey
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haroman666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Karma :

Riding on an empty stomach is one thing.
Riding home from the gym after a heavy workout is something else.
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Never go out for a long bike ride if you are bursting for a shite.

I almost shat masel trying to put the bike on the centre stand at Oban one afternoon.
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