Quote Originally Posted by indysteel View Post
I'm not sure I understand what's to deal with other than feeling bloated.
I always get intestinal pain that is difficult to deal with - like heartburn but worse - if I am constipated. I used to have to deal with this ALL the time (since I was 14), but my GI system magically switched over to the other end of the spectrum about three months ago without me doing anything (can't decide which is worse).

Try taking an H2 blocker (famotidine, ranitidine, etc.) or a proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) before you ride. I find that those individually, or in combination if things are really bad, really help my stomach/intestines hurt so much less. Makes riding a lot more comfortable. That and I make sure to stand and stretch on the bike as much as possible to help relieve any pressure.

HTH.