Sodium Bicarbonate for Cyclists Deep Dive with Dr. Andy Sparks - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 482

[WindWarrior]

I bookmarked this forum thread by @Brennus

I dope with NaHCO3

For the first time this I utilized sodium bicarb as part of my pre-race routine. I’ve been using sodium bicarb for a while & have the method down. No issues using .35g/kg dosing many times. I use three equal doses mixed in 9oz water. An 1.25 hours before the event…eat 1/2 granola bar and chase it with dose 1. 45 minutes before event start eat 1/4 granola bar and chase it with dose 2. 15 minutes before event start eat 1/4 granola bar & chase it with dose 3. Followed this protocol before a…

Dosing instructions in that post, and a few posts down his long-term review.

Still haven’t tried it.

Will give this podcast a listen, and finally give it a try this fall on a harder above threshold workout.