giving blood

[surfdude]

i am down to give blood 4 days before i do a 130 mile ride over 2 days . just want to know if anyone has done something like this and is it ok to do the ride still . how did you feel ?

 

[sittingbull]

See this recent thread

 

[slowmotion]

See sittingbull's advice ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[surfdude]

thanks guys

 

[HeroesFitness]

It should be fine, just make sure you are fully hydrated and keep your carbohydrates (pasta.rice,cous cous, porridge oats, fruit, beans and pulses, sweet potatoes) high a few days before your ride and drink plenty of water during cycling with the odd energy gel thrown in

 

[palinurus]

I give regularly. I've done a time-trial a couple of days afterwards and it doesn't feel any different but I go a little slower. For longer, steadier rides I don't really notice the difference. I've done a couple of 100k rides shortly after donation.

If you are concerned you can always call NBS and reschedule.