Also known as the knock, or a plethora of other terms. The point where the body tells the cyclist "Gimme food now or I ain't co-operating no more". Usually best acted upon if you want to reach your destination. And not a nice experience as legs turn to mush. Better still, avoid it by feeding regularly. Everyone has their own formula. I found something fabulous called something like Walker's Scotch Loaf - more like Christmas pud than anything else. This was, to me, the epitome in bonk food.
The act of hitting an object with the snowboard.
Utter exhaustion experienced by a cyclist, typically after a ride rather than in anticipation of it. Novices attempting the annual London to Brighton extravaganza are often susceptible to the bonk upon mere contemplation of going up the hill at Ditchling Beacon, for example.
A state of exhaustion that I reached in prolonged exercise when carbohydrate fuel stores are depleted.
Slang for running out of energy due to low glycogen levels usually coupled with dehydration.
Hit "the wall", run out of energy due to inadequate fuel intake
(verb) To run out of energy usually by skipping breakfast.
A descriptive term identifying the point at which liver and muscle glycogen are depleted and energy production is dependent on fatty acid metabolism. the bonk usually develops 1 to 2 hours into a ride and is a particular problem if "on the bike" carbohydrate supplements are not used to extend internal muscle glycogen stores. It's onset can be delayed by eating carbohydrates. Also known as the "knock" in England or "hitting the wall" in running.
when you run out of energy.
Hitting a non-snow object with the snowboard.
A state of exhaustion brought on by lack of food during a long stretch of riding.
in order to work of energy; in order to exhaust the stored glicógeno.
When a rider becomes completely exhausted during a long day in the saddle, he is said to have "bonked". Usually due to a lack of food or liquid intake.
The act of hitting a no-snow object with the snowboard (e.g. A tail bonk could be hitting a picnic table with the tail of the snowboard).
To completely run out of energy on a long ride. Related to hitting the wall. See Bonk (condition)[ edit
To completely run out of energy on a long ride. Related to hit the wall, or get dropped
a state of severe exhaustion caused mainly by the depletion of glycogen in the muscles because the rider has failed to eat or drink enough. Once it occurs, rest and high-carbohydrate foods are necessary for recovery.
Total exhaustion caused by lack of sufficient food during a long race or ride.
A sudden loss of strength due to physical exhaustion and/or caloric depletion. Also known as "hitting the wall".
to run out of energy or grow exhausted on a ride. "I bonked so early it was embarrassing."
Known as "hitting the wall" in marathon running, this is when a rider completely runs out of energy.
To hit, slide on, balance on or otherwise utilize terrain park equipment, half pipe or jump
The act of touching/hitting your board on an obstacle. If a rider "bonks a buoy", they're hitting their board agains the buoy briefly.
Hitting an object while riding a snowboard.
Another term like "hitting the wall"; a state of exhaustion when glycogen stores are depleted, blood glucose (sugar) levels are low and the only exercise that can be performed is slow running; typically occurs at around the 20 mile point in the marathon
Rider approaches an obstacle and hits, or "bonks", the obstacle.
Running out of energy from low blood sugar (what happens when you leave for a morning ride without having had breakfast).
depletion of glycogen and blood sugar while exercising. Symptoms include a dramatic reduction in performance and feeling disoriented and weak.
Bonk has long been a colloquial term, slightly jocular in its connotation, meaning sexual intercourse, but has recently become more commonly used as a jargon term by endurance athletes, primarily cyclists and long-distance runners, to describe a condition when the athlete suddenly loses energy and fatigue sets in, usually caused when glycogen stores in the liver and muscles are depleted, resulting in a major performance drop.