I just take on caffeine!! Doesn’t consciously seem to have any impact so assume I have a high tolerance which is prob due to my coffee/Diet Coke addiction. My other half is completely the opposite however and one can of Coke is more than enough
I figured he didn't want one to be honest. I mean if people make jokes about his hair, clothes, shoes, nerdiness, aeroness, singleness, actual education and getting dropped, what might we say about his family?
@@Kimberly_Sparkles this is true but it's all banter. Ollie is ridiculously clever and a machine on a bike. It would be nice to know something about his background, why he went into science etc
im not a coffee drinker. The last time i bonked i drank coffee felt the energy i needed to go home quicker than my co-riders and kept me alert for work the same night in just single drink cup of coffee..
Aeropress does actually make coffee faster if you wish to do so, because it is the only manual brewing device that can manipulate brew time (faster than gravitation) by pressing it.
Nice work Doctor Ollie (from a fellow Organic Chemist)! You have a great ability to take a complex subject and make the gist of it understandable to a general, non-scientific audience. I also think your use of humor is terrific! Keep up the good work.
Whenever Ollie gets his glasses on, I know it’s his brains’ time to shine. It’s 🤓 learning time. Also, cold brew ice coffee is the best. Especially NOLA style with chicory.
I always get through the two days of headaches and fogy brain only to realize coffee tastes really good on like day 4 and go back to my daily brew. But it's nice to know I can quit.
Oli's science-y videos are always the ones most likely to keep my attention from beginning to end. Proper interesting and a bit self-effacing - thoroughly enjoy listening to him.
@@GCNuser123 One of you should put that to test. Stop taking caffeine for a week, then have it on the day of your ride. Let's see if there will be a boost! 🚴
I found a de-caf that tastes pretty good. When I'm going to do a hard or long ride I chug the straight stuff. Seems to work for this 76yr old. To all you young-uns...DO NOT STOP RIDING AS YOU AGE!!!!!
It would affect handling I would bet, but it's a nontraditional stimulant, wiring your brain without the typical higher blood pressure, heart rate etc.
I once took 1000mg instead of 100mg before a run. Did the first mile in about 5:30 and then thought I was going to have a heart attack. 4/10 would not recommend.
@@cyrus2181 indeed! James H has debunked most of the key elements of Ollie’s technique with his method which I find works very well and uses a lot less coffee (particularly helpful given the price of GCN coffee)! Is this the coffee equivalent of being dropped??
30 seconds! Not even a German would refer to the resulting liquid as coffee! I like the inverted method because with the regular method it stresses me out getting the plunger in before too much water has drained.
Watching recent videos I couldn't help but think: "Surely, after doing a sub-22 minute time trial and pulling Hank on a 100 km ride, the jokes about being dropped will start to wane a bit"... And then Ollie himself perpetuates them! Really informative video - I always like the depth of scientific knowledge that's evident in Ollie's explanations.
It's interesting, cos you'd think that artificially raising your HR would be detrimental in an endurance sport. For instance, if you have no issues red-lining your HR on a bicycle, does caffeine really help you? Surely you want to do everything in your power to try and keep HR down, rather than boost it up..? However for those who struggle to max out their HR, I can see it being useful.
Hi Ollie, I love coffee and I use the aero press as well. I can't say this improves my training as I always have 2 mugs of strong coffee every day, if not even 3. To substitute one mug of coffee I have a mug of tea as well. I'm so addicted to coffee as when I go out I'm looking for a coffee shop to have a nice flat white. Cheers guys!
I used to drink 2 red bulls per day on average before I started cycling. One day, I decided to quit. That was the most painful week I've ever experienced, and I once broke 6 ribs at the same time.
My riding kit includes a tiny Vietnamese coffee filter, enamel espresso cup, coffee grounds, and a small vessel of hot water. Mandatory kit. Currently seeking a small flask (say 100mL) that keeps the water much hotter longer than the current one does. Any suggestions?
Hi. I am considering replacing 700c wheels with a set of 650b wheels on a gravel bike but I am not sure about which wheels to select. I would love it if you could do a video on how to select a decent wheel (brand recommendations) that is compatible with disc brakes especially for someone on a smaller budget. And also which tires you would suggest. Thanks. P.s.: I’ve recently discovered your channel and love the content. I’ve been binge watching it. Keep up the good work guys!
In Korea , someone likes him making noise after drinking , we call them "ajae". It means a middle aged man... So if you want to live young I suggest "don't make noise after drinking" ^^
Couch-potato tip, if you want to lessen the amount of caffeine in a cup of tea, if you are using a teabag or leaves simply pour hot H2O over into the mug with the bag or leaves, count to 10 and then discard the water. Then, refill the cup and steep to your preference. I am not sure if this will work with coffee, although if using a French Press or pour over methods, maybe worth a shot. Not sure how much is actually removed, but would make an interesting experiment.
I'm a classic non-responder, no effect from having 1, or 12 coffees in a day, can drink 2 coffees before bed and go right to sleep. Just nothing, which is good cause I do enjoy it as a beverage.
the big difference of teein (german name for coffein stored in tea leaves) vs. coffein is, the binding mechanism... "Teein" is complexed with polyphenols, which gets released and absorbed the intestine, whilst coffein (Coffee) is complexed in a chlorogenacid-potassium-complex, which should release the Coffein molecules (active component) whilst brewing. -> Coffee hits harder and faster, while "Teein" gets released later and over a longer duration.
I quit my daily 25 year caffeine routine because your body adapts to it and after awhile there's no boost. Now, I have a double espresso before the weekly group ride and the effect is great!
Come on Ollie, not only are you a cycling guru, but you're a natural science teacher! The kids & the profession need you! (you'll still be able to do your cycling in your spare time - not that there's much of that in term time).
Is there a way to increase the effects of caffeine? The idea is to take less (like 100 mg) but to potentiate it's effect with Naringenin if that works.
As a coffee lover, I discovered through excess consumption that I am liable to SVT (heart condition) likely brought on by too much stimulant. This manifested itself on workouts on the bike. Now I general try and drink decaf or cafine free and save real cafine hits for club runs. So worth being aware that cafine can have negative affects. Worth noting, I haven't had any SVT incidents in over 6 months since going decaf or cafine free....touch wood....or Ollie's head; sorry Ollie 🤣 Ps Waitrose is the only shop I have found that sell decaf coffee beans. After grinding, there is little difference in taste to normal beans.
A book I read about caffeine throws some doubt on many of the claims about caffeine boosting performance. Because of the prevalence of caffeine use, testing a group that takes caffeine vs. a placebo is really testing the normal state (caffeine) vs. withdrawal.
Id love to see a video (made up of individual videos, to make it easier) were all the GCN members showed off their favorite bars,gels, powders etc. Preferably including some that are available to the majority of the world. A vote for the favorites by the views would also be cool. I have some personal favorites, but I'm always looking to find new fuel that tastes or performs well.
I take Guarana in mornings before longer rides, or drink some tea before a shorter ride. Guarana lasts for like 6 hours, so I don't have to top up. But I don't care that much about the performance, my goal is to increase awareness. Never tried coffee.
I drink 500ml of coca cola before a sufring session, the sugar and caffeine somehow delays my fatique. Also noticed on time that it improved my time on a local hillclimb.
How about an episode on the opposite? using melatonin for sleep and recovery. Or even better: a video on ibuprofen and how it can benefit, or not, cycling.
Do you take caffeine to help improve your cycling? Let us know in the comments below!
Please make a video of two people controlling the gears on your bikes remotely and you have to race against each other.
James hoffman, how to brew coffee👍
I just take on caffeine!! Doesn’t consciously seem to have any impact so assume I have a high tolerance which is prob due to my coffee/Diet Coke addiction. My other half is completely the opposite however and one can of Coke is more than enough
Nope. Get the jitters of one cup. But love the taste.
Nothing unless I’m training. No coffee or tea of fizzy drinks.
One of the greatest injustices GCN committed is the fact Ollie was never given his ‘meet the presenters’ video.
someone drop it one the way to the upload button
I figured he didn't want one to be honest. I mean if people make jokes about his hair, clothes, shoes, nerdiness, aeroness, singleness, actual education and getting dropped, what might we say about his family?
@@Kimberly_Sparkles this is true but it's all banter. Ollie is ridiculously clever and a machine on a bike. It would be nice to know something about his background, why he went into science etc
@@Kimberly_Sparkles but watching the other presenters videos there isn't many family members included except hank and Chris.
@@dominicsorby7933 He is clever and very strong on a bike.
We definitely needed a nerd on GCN and Ollie fits the bill perfectly 😆
And he’s stronger on the bike than the others take the piss of.
i believe he has a PhD in chemistry.
@@percyveer2355
Yeah that’s common knowledge
I love Ollie's persona in these videos, great watch as always, one of the best presenters ever on GCN.
im not a coffee drinker. The last time i bonked i drank coffee felt the energy i needed to go home quicker than my co-riders and kept me alert for work the same night in just single drink cup of coffee..
You just knew that Ollie would be preferring an Aeropress (due to the name)
Next GCN does science: Ollie brews coffee in a wind tunnel to determine which technique is most aero
..., but do the aero gains make for a faster cup of coffee?
Aeropress does actually make coffee faster if you wish to do so, because it is the only manual brewing device that can manipulate brew time (faster than gravitation) by pressing it.
@@adoitube agree with you there. Always use mine when short on time. Quicker to clean up after also compared to a cafeteria.
An aeropress with latex inner tubes that is.
Caffeine is so good for Ollie that he can teleport between the studio and the street.
So that's how he does it!
Hank does not need caffeine.🙈
Hank on caffeine would be like « the squirrel in the cartoon Over the Hedge » 🤣🤣
Hank has some blood in his caffeine-stream
Nice work Doctor Ollie (from a fellow Organic Chemist)! You have a great ability to take a complex subject and make the gist of it understandable to a general, non-scientific audience. I also think your use of humor is terrific! Keep up the good work.
Long shot but you wouldn’t happen to know which meta analysis of double blind studies he was referring to at 2:18 he was referring to would you?
Whenever Ollie gets his glasses on, I know it’s his brains’ time to shine. It’s 🤓 learning time.
Also, cold brew ice coffee is the best. Especially NOLA style with chicory.
"By simply abstaining from caffeine for a week" That's not how it works.... You can't just stop with drinking coffee :)
It's just not worth the headache. ;3
I always get through the two days of headaches and fogy brain only to realize coffee tastes really good on like day 4 and go back to my daily brew. But it's nice to know I can quit.
Yeah nothing simple about that at all!
Well you can, you'll just have to accept feeling like death for a week
@@Kattbirb ibuprofen
This is one of the most informative videos about caffeine in sport out there, Ollie just made it fun and epic
thanks pal, glad you enjoyed
Oli's science-y videos are always the ones most likely to keep my attention from beginning to end. Proper interesting and a bit self-effacing - thoroughly enjoy listening to him.
thanks pal. i’m passionate about communicating science
@@GCNuser123 One of you should put that to test. Stop taking caffeine for a week, then have it on the day of your ride. Let's see if there will be a boost! 🚴
I found a de-caf that tastes pretty good. When I'm going to do a hard or long ride I chug the straight stuff. Seems to work for this 76yr old. To all you young-uns...DO NOT STOP RIDING AS YOU AGE!!!!!
The first LSD trip happened on a bicycle. Tell us how acid affects cycling performance, o chemistry guru.
It would affect handling I would bet, but it's a nontraditional stimulant, wiring your brain without the typical higher blood pressure, heart rate etc.
it sounds green
Ollie you are the TOP presenter on GCN. And i totally agree with your caffeine findings. Bif impact during endurance rides!
I always stop at a wee coffee bar some 10 miles before I end my ride. Gives me a sense of accomplishment 😅
I always stop to wee 10mi after my coffee stop
@@nickp9994 smashing! 👍
More nerdy Ollie please, it's great to watch!
The inventor of the aero press also invented the aerobie flying disc. I also enjoy a good brew, but when in The UK I prefer Black Tea. Nice vid.
Ollie you're such a funny dude, I LOVE these videos!!
I once took 1000mg instead of 100mg before a run. Did the first mile in about 5:30 and then thought I was going to have a heart attack. 4/10 would not recommend.
People have died by mismeasuring caffiene powder like this. The lethal dose is not that high.
Dear,
Could you please put in your description the link of your studies please?
Thanks in advance !
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You guys posted this video right before I make my morning coffee before my weekend ride.
Extremely timely.
Ollie's Aeropress technique. Has he been watching James Hoffman videos? 😂😂
Seems more like a WAC style brewing to me with the high dose and bypass haha
@@cyrus2181 indeed! James H has debunked most of the key elements of Ollie’s technique with his method which I find works very well and uses a lot less coffee (particularly helpful given the price of GCN coffee)! Is this the coffee equivalent of being dropped??
30 seconds! Not even a German would refer to the resulting liquid as coffee! I like the inverted method because with the regular method it stresses me out getting the plunger in before too much water has drained.
That inverted air removal seems pretty sketchy 😬
@@gianpaologliori3604 JH's coffee videos are kind of addictive watching - and i havent drank coffee since around 2013 or so
"I love sharing coffee with a friend" *cut to shot of Manon and Hank with no Ollie*
He's such a sharer he gave all of his coffee away
Or maybe that's his way of saying "so next time tag me along with you guys" 😁
There was no coffee in their cups tho (not sure Hank is allowed any!!)
I wasn't taking it so far.. but after watching this video, I have started to take coffee before and during my ride!
Cheers
tip of the day, your not supposed to press down on your scale like that, you can brake it or mess up the adjustment..
Watching recent videos I couldn't help but think: "Surely, after doing a sub-22 minute time trial and pulling Hank on a 100 km ride, the jokes about being dropped will start to wane a bit"... And then Ollie himself perpetuates them!
Really informative video - I always like the depth of scientific knowledge that's evident in Ollie's explanations.
Ah professor bridgewood, he'll never get dropped on the topic of science
I LOVE that GCN Italia mug, so PLEASE make it available in your shop.... Great timing for the Giro, si?!
Another brilliant video from Ollie, my favourite GCN presenter. Keep it up with the great content Ollie 👍
omg if I abstained from coffee for a week before an event I would be such a total wreck I might go backwards off the start line...
a video about caffeine and Ollie shows up with the sleepiest eyes ever and a lab coat
Cracking coffee grommet 😎
This video was the perfect accompaniment to my morning coffee. Thanks GCN.
It's interesting, cos you'd think that artificially raising your HR would be detrimental in an endurance sport. For instance, if you have no issues red-lining your HR on a bicycle, does caffeine really help you? Surely you want to do everything in your power to try and keep HR down, rather than boost it up..? However for those who struggle to max out their HR, I can see it being useful.
If it's an endurance event you're probably not getting close to max HR, anyway, right?
Ollie, more of this science stuff from you. It's the best and no one else does it (or at least not to the same nerdy degree as you... and me)
The most entertaining presenter on GCN. That's a cracking brew. Lol
I am loving all these science videos you're making recently
I think viewers need an understanding of RCTs, effect sizes, confidence intervals, meta analysis and systematic review befor they watch this video
Have wondered how many folk know these terms. Ollie needs to do a critical appraisal in a nutshell video next!
Hi Ollie,
I love coffee and I use the aero press as well. I can't say this improves my training as I always have 2 mugs of strong coffee every day, if not even 3. To substitute one mug of coffee I have a mug of tea as well. I'm so addicted to coffee as when I go out I'm looking for a coffee shop to have a nice flat white.
Cheers guys!
I used to drink 2 red bulls per day on average before I started cycling. One day, I decided to quit. That was the most painful week I've ever experienced, and I once broke 6 ribs at the same time.
Was it physically painful?
@@tekrunner987 Yes. 5 day long headache and muscle pain, especially in my legs. I woke up on the 6th day feeling better than ever though.
My riding kit includes a tiny Vietnamese coffee filter, enamel espresso cup, coffee grounds, and a small vessel of hot water. Mandatory kit. Currently seeking a small flask (say 100mL) that keeps the water much hotter longer than the current one does. Any suggestions?
I love coffee! I also use jells with added caffeine. Ollie is an amazing presenter.
Hi. I am considering replacing 700c wheels with a set of 650b wheels on a gravel bike but I am not sure about which wheels to select. I would love it if you could do a video on how to select a decent wheel (brand recommendations) that is compatible with disc brakes especially for someone on a smaller budget. And also which tires you would suggest. Thanks.
P.s.: I’ve recently discovered your channel and love the content. I’ve been binge watching it. Keep up the good work guys!
I just saw him in another video with another channel(2018) and I think olly is more open is fun on GCN channel I like him like this.
Cut out caffeine last week and my quality of sleep has drastically improved and feel I have more energy naturally.
Interesting!
In Korea , someone likes him making noise after drinking , we call them "ajae". It means a middle aged man... So if you want to live young I suggest "don't make noise after drinking" ^^
😂Noted.
Do fathers double up on the noises they make to annoy their children?
"So if you want to live young I suggest "don't make noise after drinking""
I thought you lot pride yourself on slurping everything and everywhere.
@@Kimberly_Sparkles Yes.
Cheers for this! Great explanations
8:41 I find hard to believe that is the case with every kind of tea so in which one ?
7:37 "might not get dropped again" then next clip is of Hank being smug lolz
0:10 Confidence, Understated
Nice vidéo. Is it possible to have one about guarana effects ?
3-6mg/kg of bodyweight is quite a lot of coffee! Think something like 1 espresso per 10kg of bodyweight. Or a cup of filter brew per 25kg.
Enjoy my coffee while watching from Singapore 😊
I was going to cycle to the supermarket to buy some coffee but found I didn't have the energy.
Couch-potato tip, if you want to lessen the amount of caffeine in a cup of tea, if you are using a teabag or leaves simply pour hot H2O over into the mug with the bag or leaves, count to 10 and then discard the water. Then, refill the cup and steep to your preference. I am not sure if this will work with coffee, although if using a French Press or pour over methods, maybe worth a shot. Not sure how much is actually removed, but would make an interesting experiment.
Aeropress advice....never thought I'd see it on GCN.
Not sure ill take it over James Hoffman's aeropress series though!
I'm a classic non-responder, no effect from having 1, or 12 coffees in a day, can drink 2 coffees before bed and go right to sleep. Just nothing, which is good cause I do enjoy it as a beverage.
Love you GCN!!
the big difference of teein (german name for coffein stored in tea leaves) vs. coffein is, the binding mechanism...
"Teein" is complexed with polyphenols, which gets released and absorbed the intestine, whilst coffein (Coffee) is complexed in a chlorogenacid-potassium-complex, which should release the Coffein molecules (active component) whilst brewing. -> Coffee hits harder and faster, while "Teein" gets released later and over a longer duration.
Just when I had forgotten about Ollie getting dropped, he comes in with a timely reminder. Thanks Ollie!
I love that Ollie is just sticking with the "getting dropped" meme.
If it keeps viewers interested then he's doing a good job as a presenter
Love Coffee Love Ollie Win Win
Enjoy coffee in the morning but I don’t specifically incorporate any caffeine into rides or training. Good video.
Does Ollie know the barbers are open now ? 😁
And gyms! What happened to his arms?!!
Funeral services are making a killing too
I quit my daily 25 year caffeine routine because your body adapts to it and after awhile there's no boost. Now, I have a double espresso before the weekly group ride and the effect is great!
Come on Ollie, not only are you a cycling guru, but you're a natural science teacher! The kids & the profession need you! (you'll still be able to do your cycling in your spare time - not that there's much of that in term time).
I usually take it on that break before going home from a ride 🚴
The Aeropress is the only aero thing likely to be dropped by Ollie.
Brilliant, thanks for great tips!
Ollie great video. Thanks!
Hahahahah. You guys are hilarious.... Abstain from coffee for a week. Nice one
Is there a way to increase the effects of caffeine? The idea is to take less (like 100 mg) but to potentiate it's effect with Naringenin if that works.
0:38 lol I feel like this clip is on the GCN most usable clips in the editing bank. Every other video has something about coffee, as it should be.
Ollie doesn't "do science", Ollie "IS SCIENCE"!
Some shots filmed at Colonna & Small’s by any chance???😉
Most definitely. I'm surprised they're only roasting on a 12 kilo dietrich.
As a coffee lover, I discovered through excess consumption that I am liable to SVT (heart condition) likely brought on by too much stimulant. This manifested itself on workouts on the bike. Now I general try and drink decaf or cafine free and save real cafine hits for club runs.
So worth being aware that cafine can have negative affects.
Worth noting, I haven't had any SVT incidents in over 6 months since going decaf or cafine free....touch wood....or Ollie's head; sorry Ollie 🤣
Ps Waitrose is the only shop I have found that sell decaf coffee beans. After grinding, there is little difference in taste to normal beans.
I like this Ollie guy :D
he's so funny
A book I read about caffeine throws some doubt on many of the claims about caffeine boosting performance. Because of the prevalence of caffeine use, testing a group that takes caffeine vs. a placebo is really testing the normal state (caffeine) vs. withdrawal.
Shout out to Ollie for the Aeropress. Highly recommend the Prismo attachment from Fellows as well
i have the fellow ode👌😉
Id love to see a video (made up of individual videos, to make it easier) were all the GCN members showed off their favorite bars,gels, powders etc. Preferably including some that are available to the majority of the world. A vote for the favorites by the views would also be cool. I have some personal favorites, but I'm always looking to find new fuel that tastes or performs well.
I take Guarana in mornings before longer rides, or drink some tea before a shorter ride. Guarana lasts for like 6 hours, so I don't have to top up. But I don't care that much about the performance, my goal is to increase awareness.
Never tried coffee.
Being a non-coffee drinker I have now an excuse when I get dropped :)
“I could win the Tour de France, but cappuccino doesn’t agree with me”. 😁
any links for companies who test for caffeine gene?
Ollie putting water in the Coffe after it´s already done...I´m shoked...more water than Coffe. You can go to a Starbucks for that kind of "Coffe". 😆
NEVER APOLOGIZE FOR YOUR SCIENCE OLLIE!!!!
I've read that gels with caffeine increase the chance of cramps while riding. Is this true?
Before i used caffeine.. i was on par with Andrew feather...after i took caffeine i was on par with Freddie.. so YES! It works. 💪
I love coffee, i needed this, great vid!
I drink 500ml of coca cola before a sufring session, the sugar and caffeine somehow delays my fatique. Also noticed on time that it improved my time on a local hillclimb.
I watched this after a ride while enjoying an Aeropress coffee. I feel cool now!
How about green coffee?
And which coffee is best for athletic anaerobic intensity
Watching this video I learned I need an espresso machine... along with my imaginary f12 and indoor trainer...
How about an episode on the opposite? using melatonin for sleep and recovery. Or even better: a video on ibuprofen and how it can benefit, or not, cycling.
great stuff, very interesting.
Glad you think so!
Anybody else also stock up on the bargain 50p costa pods cases this week
I’ve never had coffee. Think of how much money I’ve saved! But I have had caffeine. And had my best race of my life on 200mg of it.
Oh no! Poor Ollie. The sadness in his eyes when he talks about being dropped.
Measuring water by GRAMS? Not MLs?
Ollie - will the aeropress brewing method make me more aero on the bike? 🤔#askgcntech