The standard 3-5g/day dose raises intramuscular creatine stores over 3-4 weeks. For cyclists, the relevant benefits are: faster between-session recovery, modest increase in muscle glycogen capacity (cells hold more water and more glycogen), small but measurable cognitive performance benefit on long rides. The ~1kg water-weight gain is not ideal for climbers in peak season but is a non-issue for base training. Safe, well-studied, cheap.
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