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

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(0:00) Welcome, and Dr. Sparks’ background

(01:47) Dr. Sparks explaines the latest bicarb research

(10:24) How you are misunderstanding / misusing sodium bicarbonate

(15:15) Explained: How sodium bicarbonate makes you faster

(20:45) Ideal timing for sodium bicarbonate intake

(21:38) Best type of training and racing for sodium bicarbonate intake

(31:29) Are pros taking bicarb *during training and racing?!

(33:51) How to practically ingest bicarb during a race

(39:27) Co-ingestion (caffeine, creatine, etc.)

(42:37) Can sodium bicarbonate make you a slower cyclist?

(49:21) Does sodium bicarbonate raise or lower lactate levels?

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- The Effects of a Carbohydrate Hydrogel System for the Delivery of Bicarbonate Mini-Tablets on Acid–Base Buffering and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Resting Well-trained Male Cyclists. Gough, Sparks, 2024: https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s40798-024-00684-x.pdf

- Nutrition and Supplements in Cycling, 1st Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Nutrition-Supplements-Cycling-Lewis-Gough/dp/1032451076

- Maurten Bicarb System: https://www.maurten.com/products/bicarb

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(0:00) Welcome, and Dr. Sparks’ background

(01:47) Dr. Sparks explaines the latest bicarb research

(10:24) How you are misunderstanding / misusing sodium bicarbonate

(15:15) Explained: How sodium bicarbonate makes you faster

(20:45) Ideal timing for sodium bicarbonate intake

(21:38) Best type of training and racing for sodium bicarbonate intake

(31:29) Are pros taking bicarb *during training and racing?!

(33:51) How to practically ingest bicarb during a race

(39:27) Co-ingestion (caffeine, creatine, etc.)

(42:37) Can sodium bicarbonate make you a slower cyclist?

(49:21) Does sodium bicarbonate raise or lower lactate levels?

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- The Effects of a Carbohydrate Hydrogel System for the Delivery of Bicarbonate Mini-Tablets on Acid–Base Buffering and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Resting Well-trained Male Cyclists. Gough, Sparks, 2024: https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s40798-024-00684-x.pdf

- Nutrition and Supplements in Cycling, 1st Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Nutrition-Supplements-Cycling-Lewis-Gough/dp/1032451076

- Maurten Bicarb System: https://www.maurten.com/products/bicarb

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https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.

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- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi

- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q

- TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/

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- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad

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