getting headache during ride

[tddaigle]

Has anyone ever experienced getting a head ache during a ride? I have three times so far. It seems to happen when my heart rate jumps up quick. I am not sure if this is normal. Any thoughts or recommendations are appreciated.

[bounceswoosh]

How long are the rides?

Some possible culprits: dehydration and lack of energy (food).

Does the headache start as soon as you get onto a climb, or does it start after you've been climbing a bit?

[tddaigle]

monique - thanks for the reply.

The headache (strong pain) seemed to have started in the begining of rides, it seems to happen when I push hard to quick. One time I noticed I got the head pain right after going up a hill (heart rate went up but not max) Then another time was just on a flat but I was pushing hard. I went for a ride yesterday and wanted to catch up to someone riding in the distance so I started to pedal harder and faster then into a sprint and I got the head pain again. The head pain always subsides shortly after I get it.
I'm not sure if it is blood pressure related or dehydration? It is very strange though because I have pushed hard many other times and I was fine no headache. Perhaps I need to warm up before I push so hard? Even still this does not seem healthy....

tammy

[bounceswoosh]

Are you ever hungry when you're riding?

You may want to talk to your doctor to see if they have any ideas.