I said I would try a once-daily loading strategy of CURRANZ prior to the Ride London, which I did.
The ride went well.
I was specifically looking to see what happened the next day (or two). After races, I’m often very sore and especially after long rides which I’m less trained for then this soreness is usually worse.
After about 50 miles on a bike ride, I often either start to get cramp (quads) or get it soon after either when running or recovering.
Well.
A once-daily dose of CURRANZ for a couple of weeks virtually eliminated muscle soreness on any subsequent day and I also did not get cramp at all – nothing approaching it.
The lack of soreness was remarkable. I felt like I could have trained the next day (but didn’t).
The company CURRANZ do claim that CURRANZ helps with recovery but I don’t think they claim it helps with cramp.
Either way I know what I’m using for the next long hard ride.
Last Updated on 25 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cable tidy at the stem. Essential for race day.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session.
- Ravemen FR300 — front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch.
- Stryd — the footpod that brings running power to your Garmin. The single most useful running upgrade I have made.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes.
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