Feeling cold after a long ride

nickel
nickel Posts: 476
edited March 2011 in Road beginners
Helloo,

I've only started doing comparitvely long rides (for me) about a month ago and when i come back from say a 50/60 mile ride I hop in the shower change into some fresh clothes but then I start feeling cold, even with a nice thick jumper on which wouldnt usually leave me nice and warm.

Just wondered if anyone else has come across this problem/knows how I might be able to solve it? Or is it just a case of my body getting used to recovering from longer rides?

Thanks

Nick

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  • Peddle Up!
    Peddle Up! Posts: 2,040
    Not enough fuel (food) before/on the ride?
    Purveyor of "up" :)
  • holker
    holker Posts: 88
    Possible causes

    (1) Not wearing appropriate clothing whilst riding but not feeling too cold due to concentrating on effort of cycling and adreline.

    (2) Not eating and/or drinking enough during ride

    (3) Not eating after ride. Why not eat small hot snack and warm drink immediately afterwards. When I feel cold after exercise I normally find eating helps
  • nickel
    nickel Posts: 476
    Thanks guys, I think I generally eat enough before riding, typically I eat two bowls of fruit and fibre then two slices of wholemeal toast with jam before riding, during a ride i eat say a flapjack and half a malt loaf but I do neglect eating much when I get back (just tend to drink milk then a few cups of tea) so I'll make sure I eat a snack when I get home next time.

    Clothing wise I usually wear full length tights, padded shorts over the top, thermal socks, a longsleeve jersey and a waterproof/windproof jacket on a day like today, which seems to keep me at just the right temperature, even back before xmas when it snowed this was generally enough to keep me warm.
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    I often get the chills after exercising, doesn't have to be cycling as I used to get it after footy or running too.

    I was out for 4 hours today, got out the door at 7 and it was blinking cold but I soon warmed up with a lumpy ride. However, I was freezing about 20 mins after I got back so had a long soak in a big fat bath with a large mug of coffee. Sorted.
    Needed a good few stretches and a walk afterwards to get my body working again though.
  • MaxwellBygraves
    MaxwellBygraves Posts: 1,353
    Hot bath usually sorts this out for me.
    "That's it! You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to clown college! " - Homer
  • waynokio
    waynokio Posts: 8
    again another helpful thread, answering questions i had.
    Nickel, though only two rides into my first ever exploits on a road bike. i too have returned and been cold and struggling to recover. this has also been paired with pretty violent hic ups, which cant be good.
    so more food/fuel before and during rides from now on
    "I need your Lycra's...your shoes...and your bike"

    "if you can catch me and prize it from my kung fu grip its yours....hasta la vista baby"
  • Teach
    Teach Posts: 386
    I had a similar reaction last week. I was doing fine, stopped for a gel bar and after that I was cold. I know all energy had gone from me.
    I was out for 4 hours and had only one after about 2 hours I had two bottles with a weakish sis drink in them which i was drinking.
    How often should I take gel bars? Is it one every hour?
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    i think its just the weather and being drained of energy. a few nice hot cups of tea does me good. after being used to the cold winter its easy to not realise how much heat youre loosing when the weather is in between, not warm an not uncomfortably cold. im back in shorts now.

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