Comments on: Respect for the Bonk

By: James

James — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 18:05:09 +0000

OK – so with you discussing your worst bonks, I have to give a shout out to my good riding friend (good friend riding? – whatever) Joel who is to bonking what George Clinton is to Parliament Funkadelic. We’re talking speaking in tongues, gut problems, wandering around aimlessly, trying to find shade… the whole nine yards. Problem is – the guy is genuinely big (like 215 or so, but not fatty), and seems to have a relatively rapid metabolism – consequently, any ride of longer than 2 hours, and the bonk is imminent, if not damned likely.So we rode the MS150 last week from San Antonio, TX to Corpus Christi, TX – 92 miles the first day, in 105 degree heat, 30 mph headwind and rolling hills and Joel did not bonk. He should get props for enduring that grind fest and he is a big fat cyclist fan, so here it is. Keep it up fatty!

By: kris

kris — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:51:02 +0000

This is great!!! I’m glad to see that there is other riders out there that make complete gluttons of themselves after bonking. This summer after bonking heavily during a 5 hour road ride in 100 degree heat I ate a large meat lover’s pizza, two HUGE bowls of ice cream, a half of a box of Triscuits with cream cheese on them (it was actually pretty good), and some 7 layer dip with Tostitos Gold chips. Add about a gallon of water interspersed with that. That’s a feat in itself, but consider that it took place in a two hour span! I hereby submit myself for service in the circus. The amazing thing was that I was four pounds lighter the next day, and it stayed off. Fatty, you could have stumbled upon your next diet empire. The Massive Bonk Plan.

By: Zed

Zed — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:40:25 +0000

Tayfur Bonk Yagci – Your parents were that ashamed of your middle name?On one of my first bonks, I recall stopping off at a friend’s house only a mile from my apartment and begging for Cool-Aid (TM), and when they said they had none, I asked for some sugar stirred into a glass of water. I don’t remember having much on my shelves when I finally got home, either, but you can bet I went to the grocery store ASAP!My most recent bonk was a little more embarrassing. My riding partner had been marveling at my climbing abilities the entire ride, at least until he turned into a little red speck on the horizon while I churned at 6 mph.

By: tayfuryagci

tayfuryagci — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:21:53 +0000

bonk? it’s the first time I’ve ever heard the word but I can pretty darn say that it’s my middle name. I’m famous among my friends for having copmplete shut downs. once they -literally had to drag me 3,5 kilometers up a hill with an elevation of 350 meters. dreadful days.

By: Harry

Harry — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:31:39 +0000

Theres nothing quite like a bonk.A few months back I had been riding for a good 80km when the dreaded hit me. Now this usually wouldn’t be much of a problem though, I would stop off at a servo and get all the food I would need to make it home. But on this occasion, as I drooled over which chocolate I would get, a realisation hit me: I had less than a dollar. All I could afford was a freddo frog, and the only thing this achieved was stirring my hunger even more! Thankfully it was completely flat on the way home, and I managed to limp the 30km back only driven on by the thought of the feast I would have when I got there.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:14:22 +0000

FattyBeing Type 2 diabetic, I always have Reli glucose tablets handy. The orange taste great, act quick, have a long shelf life, and don’t take up much space in your seat bag. Very fast acting cure for low blood sugar. Glad your blood pressure/ cholestoral situation is not as bad as you first imagined. I just experianced diabetic retnopathy in my left eye, was sure I would be riding w/ a white cane and curb feelers, but the exam showed it was not nearly so serious, would probably heal itself with good glucose management. Funny how the mind works to ruin your day for no good reason.

By: kris

kris — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:16:14 +0000

Powerline on a bonk!? UGH!!!

By: Unknown

Unknown — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:00:07 +0000

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By: Fat Cyclist

Fat Cyclist — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 04:55:40 +0000

lowfat e – since you’re lowfat and i’m hifat, i’m not in much of a position to argue south beach diet effectiveness. i just use any excuse i can to justify continuing to eat lots of bread and pasta.

By: EricGu

EricGu — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 04:36:28 +0000

I was the one who suggested South Beach. I think it’s a reasonable choice, and it will put you on the road to eating better. But – and this is the important part – it is not a diet for training, or for riding. When you ride, you need a constant supply of sugar, and to do that you need exactly the kind of stuff that you shouldn’t eat normally for south beach. So, I’m pretty close to south beach on normal days, and not like it at all on riding days.Oh, and as an aside, the Bonk happens when you run out of glucose. Your body can synthesize a bit of glucose, but it’s only enough to run your brain, so there’s none left over.