Nausea when Cycling

rowsont

Hi All, I'm new to this forum and also new to cycling, I've always had a bike but never really gotten into it. However recently I decided to get the bike out and start cycling some of the journey to work, I drive 15 miles and cycle the remaining 11 miles. Am really enjoying it, not so much now we've hit the dark nights, but am plodding along.
Now for the advice, occasionally I really seem to suffer from nausea when cycling, I haven't been able to put it down to anything in particular diet related, I'm reasonably fit, as I play badminton and squash to a relatively high standard. I do tend to push myself pretty hard when cycling, so I wondered if I maybe needed eat or drink something a little more specialized when I ride to ensure I'm better hydrated? At present all I drink is water with some orange cordial in it. I only have a MTB, but over the 11 miles I manage to have a best avg time of 14.9 mph.
Any advice would be much appreciated??

Simmotino

I'd lose the cordial personally and just drink plain water. 11 miles isn't really far enough to need any additions to your drink and it *may* be the sugar in the cordial that is making you feel a bit sick.

rowsont

It's sugar free cordial, if that makes any difference??

ShutUpLegs

May be your clothing is a bit tight

Herbsman

You may be pedaling too hard.

t.m.h.n.e.t

Not often people are told to pedal softer. But do that

maxima

I'd really would do two things asap. 1st stop and check the pulse when this happens, 2nd borrow blood pressure monitor and check the pressure 20 min after you finish the ride.

if you get nausea from bad blood pressure you are risking stroke easily.. you don't want to sit in a chair watching squash on the telly while your saliva runs on the shirt.. do you

rowsont

Nothing like frightening a guy!!

chrisaonabike

rowsont wrote:

Nothing like frightening a guy!!

Well you can

a) assume all is well, or
b) get yourself checked out.

It certainly is possible to exercise so strenuously that you feel nauseous. I had a friend years ago who was a runner and a swimmer, and would work so hard that not only did he chuck up his guts after every workout, he also started peeing blood. After that he realised that he really wasn't doing himself any good and eased off a bit.

However, feeling nauseous after moderate exercise is not normal, unless obviously you've eaten very recently, or not recently enough.

It may be nothing. Or it may be something. You're an eejit if you don't find out

Garryboy

Maybe starting out too quickly? I sometimes feel sick if I don't warm up properly then try to hit a hill fast. I need a good 10 mins or so moderate effort before I'm ready for any all out efforts..

t.m.h.n.e.t

Try to take note that the OP is new to cycling and has trained in different sports,which are to an extent anaerobic,not aerobic. 11miles may well be a little too tough at this point.


Why oh why would anyone scare the shit out of someone suggesting stroke risk and whatever else. Get a grip fellas.

Simmotino

T.M.H.N.E.T wrote:

Try to take note that the OP is new to cycling and has trained in different sports,which are to an extent anaerobic,not aerobic. 11miles may well be a little too tough at this point.


Why oh why would anyone scare the shoot out of someone suggesting stroke risk and whatever else. Get a grip fellas.

+1.

Sure, there *could* be a possibility of that, but it's a bit random to be fair and somewhat OTT!

To the OP: if you ease back on the effort for the first and last 10 minutes of the ride you'll probably find the nausea disappears. Too much effort too quickly is a sure way to make you feel like throwing up!

Reane_Machine

Maybe just chillax a bit with the cadence?

You might be more comfortable cycling in a higher gear at lower cadence.

But then I've never encountered feelings of nausea on the bike, so what do I know really?

Trev The Rev

T.M.H.N.E.T wrote:

Try to take note that the OP is new to cycling and has trained in different sports,which are to an extent anaerobic,not aerobic. 11miles may well be a little too tough at this point.


Why oh why would anyone scare the shoot out of someone suggesting stroke risk and whatever else. Get a grip fellas.

I really don't want to admit it but I agree with you. Squash fitness is very different to cycling fitness.

What has the OP eaten for breakfast? Is he setting out on an empty stomach?

rowsont

All, thanks for the replies, I think I'll start off with a little less effort, and maybe a little more 'fuel in the tank' before I set off.
I'll let you know how I get on!

Reane_Machine

Steady as you go.

If you have another attack of nausea people might start sending Ambulances out to you.