Tadej Pogačar's Anti-Cramp SHOT Has Finally Been EXPOSED

Tadej Pogačar's Anti-Cramp SHOT Has Finally Been EXPOSED
We all know doping has been a problem in cycling for the longest time, but over the years, teams have perfectly crafted some drinks that aren’t illegal, yet still give their riders the boost that they need. From Remco Evenepoel's red recovery bottle to Tadej Pogačar's Il Lombardia anti-cramp shot and carefully labeled bidons dispensed by every team car on every race, many have started wondering what in the world those drinks are, why cyclists are consuming them in such large quantities, and just how much do they actually enhance their performance?
Do you want to see more? Subscribe now to watch WATTS anytime, anywhere: / @wattsyt

[@drewd9985]

He had sartorius cramps. Not the biggest issue as long as you reduce power by a little. Amazing the amount of facts that can be blended in with utter b.s. - luckily this video is slightly heavier on the facts than the b.s., but there's still a large amount of misleading information or imagery that is out of context. C'est la vie. It's the social media phenomenon of click bait.

[@BV192]

The red stuff Remco uses is "6d Sports Nutrition Cherry Juice" ;)

[@dakalla]

When this drink happened everyone wanted to know what it is. There is actually a lot of research for cramps for when they happen, but why they happen no study can point out exactly. However there are some things that can reduce them and electrolytes or salt have basically no effect on cramps. One study compared usual methods to reduce cramps, what actually seemed to be effective: pickle juice, as used for decades and researchers wondered why. When i remember correctly they said its more or less because of the sour and spice that tricks our brain to feel pain and this releases some kind of hormones(?!) that have an effect on nerves and muscles, similar to an muscle relaxant drug.

[@cyclingfreak56]

I wonder if this dude even knows what ketones are? 🤦‍♂️

[@jimcotton5005]

Hi there i was wondering if you could share where you obtained the research for this content?

[@terrywalker7127]

There is the old remedy Pickle Juice, as nasty as that sounds. I hear it works and is cheap.

[@robs6750]

Is Carlton Kirby narrating this video?

[@lukaz1927]

Its an AI voice. Someone basically took a recently posted article from "velo / outsideonline", and copied the entire article into the video/audio form.

[@PeakTorque]

My thoughts too is this an Ai learn of Carlton 😂

[@bluetooth2000]

So, is this an innocent "let's have a look into cycling stuff" kind of video, or is it, let say, a badly camouflaged add one?

[@shirtlessGraveler305]

I noticed now after the past year or so particularly when riding gravel that I’m getting my left hamstring cramping up now. And I felt some of it last Sunday doing a long 72 mile bike ride not racing trying to control myself but I wonder what I can do to remedy this or what’s going on ?

[@hagakuru]

possibly an electrolyte imbalance, or low salt. Both of these can be corrected while on the bike through readily available supplements.

[@lukazorjan]

My drink while cycling goes like this basically is simple recipe in bottle of 750ml I put 1 teaspoon of unrefined non-iodized salt with a lemon and with not to cold water. But take into account that this is my taste, if you will try, try at the beginning with smaller dose of salt.

[@hoizkiacha]

cramping on gravel bike but not on your race bike? Did you check saddle height, crank length, pedals and that kind of stuff. Even a slightly different saddle setback can cause a lot of trouble.

[@arielaxed1]

More stretches on the matt off the bike (yoga) might help

[@pinkvpn]

You need to try ketosis if you have never experienced that. It’s magical how quick you recover when you are in ketosis. However, it’s not optimal for high intensity workouts. That’s why they rather be drinking ketones and stick to their high carb diets; the best of both worlds I suppose. There is nothing too strange about ketones and one doesn’t need UCI’s recommendation to opt in for it!

[@richardhedd3080]

This is just a commercial.

[@boudoir00]

The Biden or the bidon? 😂

[@WattsYT]

It does indeed sound like Biden🤣 Oops... Both can take 140 grams of carbs though ;)

[@boudoir00]

The narrator has a great voice and the script is good - the pronunciation is getting better but I really was laughing at that one!

[@WattsYT]

Well thank you for the compliments! We're glad it made you laugh :)

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

The fact that your username is also French, sort of rhymes with Biden/bidon, and has a meaning I'd rather not say is 😂😂😂.

[@GeekonaBike]

There is nothing wrong with a placebo if it works for you.

[@KristianBrodersen]

Is this some AI reading stuff? The way he says "bidons" and "Ineos" is so wierd...

[@arcenaljohntimothy]

Based on my experience salt and a drink of electrolytes is effective for reducing my cramps, and gaining a second wind.

[@juuu7801]

yep i remember when i trained in the gym and my little brother offered me electrolytes for a week. i gained a lot of energy and comfort for some reason

[@cokebottles6919]

I don't have a problem with riders using Ketones, they're no more of a doping drink than caffeine or protein isolate. My understanding of Pog's cramping drink is it's basically pickle juice. Dill Pickles are a miracle for settling an upset stomach and reducing cramping, especially if everything you've eaten is sweet. It sounds silly, but every high level athlete I've known uses them, and I personally swear by them.

[@thezenboy]

I thought it was tart cherry juice. That’s what Jumbo said they were drinking after the race.

[@55whiplash]

I'm not a nutritional expert, but I did a Keto diet to improve blood sugar and found I could fast for 24-72 hours and as long as I was hydrated I never bonked on long rides while I was still fasting. Ketones were the primary source of human energy for 100,000 years. Not until the invention of agriculture did humans routinely burn carbs for energy. The exception might have been honey or the fruits during the short seasons they'd be available. I'm curious why pro's don't use a keto diet to train and possibly even race?

[@marcvb3364]

If the performance would be higher then when using carbs, they would.

[@pjw1016]

My go to is Guinness Zero while riding, Guinness Draught after.

[@HawkyMagix]

Pogacar said that it was salt+vinegar drink

[@Avianthro]

So, how does one decide what's doping and what's not? Isn't EPO an anti-performance-dropping substance?

[@dinoaustralia7752]

No Pro cyclists take drugs after Lance guys come on now. 😂

[@pdlngsqrs9547]

ban carbs ?

[@NosyNorseman]

Exactly the liquids Jumbo are annoyed Jonas won’t drink, only one at team who doesn’t 😉

[@Kanonka28]

Remco is as good as his red elixir. Period. Belive it or not.

[@floskubic1107]

Pogačar? You are making show from wrong cyclist about this....

[@andrewgoddard3350]

Every year it's some potion....none work...tough it out that's what makes cycling interesting....who can take the most pain

[@FT__Cool_Stuff______-of5pi]

Guy wrote this as if keytones are a dangerous PED

[@rossmurray6849]

A reasonably informative video but you destroy your credibility because your mispronunciations of words makes it obvious you have never watched a professional cycling race. The most egregious one being 'bidon'.

[@ridley8340]

It's an AI voice, so the only obvious thing is it's not obvious at all.

[@FT__Cool_Stuff______-of5pi]

​@@ridley8340they should adjust the words read to get the ai to pronounce it correctly. Write bee-dawn or whatever it takes

[@MarrafaCycling]

👍

[@jimtipton8888]

Ketones are the bodies natural fuel source. However, you have to train your body to utilize them. I’m guessing a lot of these teams train in either a fasted or low carb state and then introduce carbs or ketones on race day. That would have the added benefit of helping control weight. Ketones burn cleaner that sugar and are far easier on the body.

[@mugsy5974]

It may burn cleaner but it takes more energy to burn than carbs. Not an ideal fuel source for any efforts above zone 2.

[@officialmcdeath]

Bidon, Joe Bidon \m/

[@user-od8wp4xr1w]

sugar lots of sugar

[@jono1457-qd9ft]

Hyperbolicious.

[@gerritlikestohike]

I wonder, if you take in so much easy to digest sugar during training and competition if you are more likely to develop diabetes

[@thediabeticcyclist4936]

No you are not. Sugar is carbs. Carbs are fuel. Your body uses that fuel.

[@marcvb3364]

Sugar is only dangerous if it's not burned and your glycogen stores are full, that leads to constant high blood sugar and reduced insulin sensitivity. There are quite a few studies about this.

[@greglunderstedt3898]

Masking agents…

[@aarondcmedia9585]

biden? it's pronounced bid-on man how can you get something so wrong while purporting to be a cycling knowledge channel.

[@FitnessSynthesis]

no such thing as Anti-Cramp SHOT. its a painkiller IYKYK

[@RayLeeTrailRunningCoachRunRite]

yes it is available, called Fixx Crampfix Shot

[@FitnessSynthesis]

@@RayLeeTrailRunningCoachRunRite you are pathetic mate. crampfix is not different from other gels

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Besides pro rider cramping because they are riding at extremelly hight levels.........I think "doping" has become so hard to detect it. These riders are going above human level everyday! Not humanpossible without extra help!

[@mikeecker]

What's a Biden?

[@tripleb7232]

Pog and Rog are down right cheaters!! 💉🩸

[@danielsiapin]

They all r