Does anyone else think that the way the riders absolutely ABSORB their little bottles of cherry juice at race finishes looks really satisfying?
Probably tastes grim though.
Anyone have any other suggestions on this topic?
Tart cherry juice tastes pretty good to me. Can’t say I don’t think about working it into a cocktail, but it’s refreshingly sour.
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I’d assumed they’re chugging it because it doesn’t taste great. On reflection maybe they’re just really thirsty.
It’s probably cold & tastes nothing like the energy drinks they have had for the last 4 hours or so seems delicious. I’d probably think so too & I dont really like cherries.
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What looks really satisfying is watching pros closing gaps swiftly but probably it hurts af
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After hearing of its anti inflammatory properties, I got some and I think its delicious!
I can’t keep the tart cherry because my wife makes cocktails from it… And it’s a little too expensive for her to do that! 
Seems like part of the mystery has been solved on the Tour Daily pod and here:
Next I want to know if the moulded custom TT extensions are as comfy as they look. In my mind the TTers get to have one part of their body that is just chilling while the rest of them is in agony.
I downed tart cherry juice after a gravel race yesterday. I can confirm that it is incredibly refreshing, especially after taking in only gels and water for 5 hours, in addition to it’s purported recovery benefits.
What is also satisfying yet terrifying to watch is pros descending, especially attacking while descending
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What is also satisfying to watch is when in a TTT the first rider moves to the back yet it’s surely one of the most painful things
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I think grabbing musettes and bottles from soigneurs at speed looks great on TV but is probably quite hellish in practice.
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Just ask Brian Coquard!
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Very little margin between ‘pow! Got it!’ and a face full of tarmac. It’s a genuine miracle that feedzones haven’t claimed more collarbones.
Julian Alaphilippe celebrating a win?
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Moving to the back isn’t particularly painful, trying to latch back on to the previous last rider’s rear wheel sure is.
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Can confirm. Only thing that hurts more is the emotional pain of trying to latch on… but failing.
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I love watching a race being torn apart by echelons in crosswinds but it likely sucks for all but a select few who are doing the tearing.
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