Cannabis impairs cycling performance 📉

Not the best idea for maximising endurance.

Cannabis containing THC impairs 20-min cycling time trial performance irrespective of the method of inhalation

Background

Cannabis contains various compounds including CBD and THC, the latter of which is prohibited in-competition by WADA 🚨

Anecdotally, there have been reports of cannabis (and THC) improving performance, potentially due to it’s pain manage…