Riding with a dodgy tummy

[Easytigers]

Well I started the holidays on a mission...trying to make sure that I rode everyday. First 7 days were awesome and I got a fair few miles in. Then disaster! Not sure why but got the trots (sorry for sharing)...didn't go out for the last two days but thinking that today I might just bite the bullet and do a few loops close to home.

Good idea or leave it until things are back to normal?

 

[vickster]

Do you actually feel well enough to cycle?

 

[DWiggy]

Immodium, then crack on

 

[Dan B]

Do you actually feel well enough to cycle?

That would be the key question.

IME if I'm otherwise fine but just feel a bit gastro-enterically rough, I find that cycling helps because exercise slows down the digestive system.

 

[ScotiaLass]

As others have said, if you feel up to it then go. Make sure you have supplies, (wipes, bag, spare shorts) just incase the worst happens!

 

[Easytigers]

Do you actually feel well enough to cycle?

Hi there,

Feel pretty good today just the frequent toilet visits first thing!

 

[Easytigers]

Carry a supply of paper, and a ziplock bag so you can dispose of it properly. Don't wear bib shorts.

Good tips!

 

[Easytigers]

Immodium, then crack on

Hi DWiggy,
TBH I try not to use Imodium, just usually let nature take its course (through the rapids at the moment!). However, there is some in the cupboard so might give it a go

 

[ScotiaLass]

Plenty of water too!

 

[Mo1959]

Just make sure you are riding somewhere with plenty of hedges Russell

 

[Easytigers]

Plenty of water too!

Won't that just add fuel to the fire on the ride??? Was thinking about rehydrating when I got back home...

 

[ScotiaLass]

Won't that just add fuel to the fire on the ride??? Was thinking about rehydrating when I got back home...

Hmmmm.....well it's best to drink plenty to flush things out and get rid of the source of the problem, quicker.
I think I'd rather be hydrated on a ride than suffer dehydration, but you know how you'll handle it....everyone's different!

 

[vickster]

With diarrhoea, avoid fruit, juice, milk, rich or spicy food etc, I'm sure you know that if concerned about dehydration I'm not sure I would cycle unless absolutely necessary especially as the weather is warmer (well at least in London)

 

[Easytigers]

With diarrhoea, avoid fruit, juice, milk, rich or spicy food etc, I'm sure you know that

Unfortunately most of my staple foods! Just sticking with toast and the odd biscuit at the moment.

 

[welsh dragon]

Unfortunately most of my staple foods! Just sticking with toast and the odd biscuit at the moment.

And avoid mints of any kind as this will make things even worse. Much worse.