Originally Posted by
burritos
This is true if one has relied on eating carbohydrates as a primary macronutrient, which most humans do. But if you don't eat carbs, your body will upregulate liver gluconeogenesis enzymes that converts glycerol(the 3 carbon backbone molecule of triglycerides(fat molecule)) in to glucose. It will also up regulate lactate shuttle enzymes that can convert lactate back into sugar when your lactate production outpaces glucose burn. Glucose is vital for high intensity physical effort. The thing is the body does an amazing job producing glucose in the liver. You don't have to consume it.
But look no further at the amazing physical feats that a cheetah(or any animal in nature for that matter) can do without carb loading. They aren't sluggish.
Let's get real. My post specifically said:
I'm saying there is no way you can do a significant amount of any moderate to high intensity like that. Because that requires carbs.
Now take your cheetah comparison a bit further. How long does a cheetah sprint for?
How long are you planning on riding your bike for?
If you want to ride fast, carbs are required. Unless your rides are 10 seconds or so, then yes, by all means, channel your inner keto cheetah.