Cycling and Vaping

[CMMACKEM]

Ok so my search did not bring up any results on this topic so if there is already a thread I apologize.

So my daughter started cycling at school and asked me to go on a MTB ride with her on Saturday (Yes I might just die ). I have not been on a bike in 5 years and back then I was still on stinkies.
Are there any Vaping Mountain Bikers on here? Does it affect you at all? Do you get vape fit like you use to be smoking fit?

Is there such thing as smoking fit?

No problems here, best thing is it doesn't feel like my chest is on fire.

 

[Silver]

Wow, didn't realize how many cyclists there were on the forum.

Great to see

Thanks for starting the thread @Marius Combrink

I haven't cycled for years but in the old days I did do the 94.7 and the Argus. I smoked then. Was never very fit or fast on the road but just enjoyed the whole experience.

Now I do more swimming and spinning at gym and there is no question I feel stronger and breathe easier since I switched to vaping. Without a shadow of doubt.

 

[Vilaishima]

I don't cycle as I own a car but I do practise karate and I don't feel that vaping affects me at all.

 

[Resistance]

@Marius Combrink just don't overdo it,take it easy .
If you have not cycled in a while your body wants to go for it once you into motion but, if your not fit you might end up pulling muscles that has not worked for a while and you might spend the next day or two offline.lol

 

[Marius Combrink]

Is there such thing as smoking fit?

No problems here, best thing is it doesn't feel like my chest is on fire.

To be honest I dont know I use to think so as I had a smoke after a long cycle and I was 100s. Guess its more of a mind game aint it

 

[Marius Combrink]

@Marius Combrink just don't overdo it,take it easy .
If you have not cycled in a while your body wants to go for it once you into motion but, if your not fit you might end up pulling muscles that has not worked for a while and you might spend the next day or two offline.lol

Yeah I am going to take it very relaxed. Going to try go for about 20km/h depending on the terrain as my daughter doesn't have much MTB experience and with all this rain we had I don't want her to fall and get discouraged

 

[Marius Combrink]

So just a little update here. Cycling has been epic. Can't believe I ever stopped. I dont get short of breath as quickly as I use to when smoking. I do however take my serpent mini with 18mg Redpill along. Really helps me after a looooong climb. Yes its a mental thing but it works for me.
Oh and I got myself a new baby

 

[Silver]

Awesome @Marius Combrink !!!

Great to hear you feel better with the vaping.

MTL rocks!

 

[Hooked]

That's great news - and congrats on your new "baby" @Marius Combrink. I'm not a cyclist but my brother is, so I know how much you guys love your bikes!

Maybe one day I'll push dem pedals too!

 

[Resistance]

Awesome @Marius Combrink !!!

Great to hear you feel better with the vaping.

MTL rocks!

And cycling!

 

[Wimmas]

I am a MTB'er and I vape. Used to smoke for 10 years and quite in July 2017, been vaping ever since. There is no comparison when it comes to vaping vs smoking cigarettes on a bicycle - for me cigarettes have a very negative effect on cycling vs vaping. Ever since I started vaping my performance has gone through the roof vs when I used to smoke.

I feel like a non-smoker.

Also, I have been seeing a biokineticist the last two months for an overuse injury on my one knee. I have been on a training programme with her to strengthen all muscles from my buttocks down to my calves and all of that has also enhanced my performance tremendously. Never knew training legs properly in the gym could enhance performance on a bicycle like that.

Point is you should have zero issues cycling and vaping.

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[XtaCy VapeZ]

I recently stopped smoking 2.5 weeks ago now, I can feel my smell coming back and im making my way into doing some fitness and cardio as ive been way too lazy, this is my bike

 

[Marius Combrink]

I recently stopped smoking 2.5 weeks ago now, I can feel my smell coming back and im making my way into doing some fitness and cardio as ive been way too lazy, this is my bike


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congratulations on kicking the habit.
Nice ride there. Go ride you will feel the difference