Diarrhea after a long ride ?

[Black can man]

Suffered a bit of the trots last night after a 70 mile ride in the morning,

I feel fine now & that's after a vindaloo last night. I've heard tales of runners getting the trots after long runs, i have done a few 40's & 50 mile rides but i have not done a 70 miler until yesterday. Maybe just a coincidence, Anybody else suffered like this ?


I suppose you could say i've won the brown jersey.

[Black can man]

MadDad said:

What did you eat before and during the ride? Did you use any gels?

I suffered a bit couple of years back and after some trial and error figured it was porridge that was doing it!

I didn't eat anything , just a coffee & orange squash en route.

I had a couple of nights in hospital with food poisoning around a month ago & was really worried i'd be ill again, but i feel pretty much 100% now.

i am doing a Kentish 82 mile run in November & i'm a little concerned i may get another bout of botty trouble.

[Black can man]

Thanks for the sensible replies gents, i feel fine now & looking forward to another long ride.


I shall heed the advice given on here ,