Odd mental/physical issue when mtn biking..

[crazycanuck]

I dunno if this is odd or normal but i have to ask.

I seem to have "droopy" mental moments quite quickly when doing a long event but then come round in a few seconds & am zippy again. Even stranger, on the weekend i felt woozy for a km or so but it disappeared and i have no clue where that came from??

My legs will keep going but i'm not 100% there after quite a few km's but regain it in a bit.

Is this normal??? Am i not intaking enough of something at a certain time or something?? Too much of something?

Just want to ensure i'm not too crazy

[limewave]

I dunno if this is odd or normal but i have to ask.

I seem to have "droopy" mental moments quite quickly when doing a long event but then come round in a few seconds & am zippy again. Even stranger, on the weekend i felt woozy for a km or so but it disappeared and i have no clue where that came from??

My legs will keep going but i'm not 100% there after quite a few km's but regain it in a bit.

I know what you are talking about. I've experienced the same thing. I'm focused and riding hard when suddenly I'm looking at all the pretty wild flowers. WT-hay? Then suddenly I'm back and focused again. Maybe it is a nutritional lapse . . . I dunno. If you figure it out, let me know.

[JennK13]

This is why I sold my motorcycle - but mine is related to my medical condition. Guess I'm ok with laying down a bicycle rather than a motorcycle. I'm anemic and have other complications (like really low blood pressure) due to difficulties in medication dosages for my thyroid disease and that all contributes to it. I try to stay hydrated and watch my heart rate, as nutrition helps a lot.

[OakLeaf]

A couple of years ago I was off the motorcycle for several months, and when I came back I had a LOT of mental fatigue. Just wasn't used to being so focused for such a long time. I don't do any mountain biking, but I would think it's similar ... you really have to be aware of EVERYTHING around you ... It seemed to be just a matter of "conditioning," that went away once I was riding regularly again.

[Biciclista]

how's your blood pressure?

[crazycanuck]

Good q...I think my blood pressure's normal.

I often have this issue but now wonder if it's the honey i put on my porridge? That wouldn't make sense for later on in the day though.

Sugar crash perhaps? I use cliff bloks n shots along with my drink.

I'm kinda curious now...