Caffeine boost

[Road Runner]

Ever take a caffeine pill before a ride?  I read about this somewhere and I started doing it sporadically, to see if it seemed to improve my workout. 

 

I'm convinced that it does help.  For me, at least.  On a pretty consistent basis, I have seen better average speeds and more overall energy and performance if I take a pill or two before my ride.

 

Have you tried it?  Has it made any difference for you?

[Longjohn ★]

I used to drink an organic energy drink before a workout/ride/race and it really seemed to help with my speed and endurance.  It had caffeine as well as other things in it.  I haven't done that for awhile, I wasn't sure that was a safe thing to do.