{"id":185692,"date":"2021-08-24T08:26:33","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T08:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=185692"},"modified":"2021-08-24T08:26:33","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T08:26:33","slug":"how-to-enjoy-your-cycling-summer-coffee-stops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2021\/08\/24\/how-to-enjoy-your-cycling-summer-coffee-stops\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enjoy Your Cycling Summer \u2013 Coffee Stops"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stopping at a local coffee house on group rides or enjoying a pleasant caffeine break on your solo ride is a wonderful part of cycling culture. Coffee stops are fun, they support local businesses, give you a boost, and offer an opportunity to socialize. But there are downsides if you don\u2019t do them right. Let\u2019s go over a few tips on how to best integrate them into your cycling summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The social part of cycling<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can have a lot of fun riding alone. But when cycling truly shines is when it\u2019s shared with others. Sharing stories, complaining about hardships, and planning adventures over a coffee<\/a> and cake is an important part of that. And you might even make new friends when taking a coffee break at your local cycling caf\u00e9.<\/a><\/p>\n

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There’s nothing like a coffee break with your cycling companions. \u00a9 Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Coffee breaks are great for new riders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Coffee breaks are also excellent for new riders. It\u2019s not just a way to excite and integrate them into the cycling community. Rides that include a coffee break can help new cyclists progress from short rides to longer ones. It will offer the caffeine, energy, and confidence boost needed to reach the next milestone.<\/p>\n

The reasons to include coffee stops are clear. Not that many cycling enthusiasts need convincing. But let\u2019s not forget that they can influence the rest of your ride.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to continue the same effort<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A long coffee break signals to your body that your training is over and recovery<\/a> has begun. Especially if you have a sweet dessert with your coffee, your body will start using the sugar to replenish glycogen in your muscles. This makes it more difficult for your body and mind to continue the same effort when you get back to riding.<\/p>\n

Too many calories can slow you down<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t fuel well on the bike, you might arrive at the coffee<\/a> stop with a big energy deficit. This might lead you to opt for a coffee with a lot of sugar and cream and a big fat piece of cake on top. Ingesting this many calories, especially when a lot of them come from fat, is quite taxing on your digestion. It might have the opposite effect and sap your energy instead of giving it. This is another reason to keep the coffee stop lighter if you\u2019re planning on doing some more riding after.<\/p>\n

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Watch those calories if you don’t wish to be slowed down by them. \u00a9 Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What kind of coffee should you go for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Coffee can take many forms and it\u2019s important to choose the right one for the occasion.<\/p>\n