I prefer to drink my fuel vs eat it. Currently, I’m able to stomach 90 grams of carbs but I’m having trouble finding a mix that doesn’t get sticky on the lips, etc. Does anyone know of a brand that does this? I use 22-ounce bottles. I’m starting to think I need to use bigger bottles and dilute it a…

Make your own. [image] Make SIS BETA fuel yourself just a few pence per bottle Nutrition Success! I did Augusta +1 this morning using my first homemade mix. Recipe and costs are below, with links. [malto] 1/2 cup (60g) Maltodextrin $24.50 for 57 servings [fruc90x90]…

I’ve tried tailwind and I’ve also made my own. Same results.

Also it really only becomes a problem when I’m racing and there is any kind of intensity.

[image] dschuemann: I’m having trouble finding a mix that doesn’t get sticky on the lips, etc. Does anyone know of a brand that does this? I’ve never found a solution to this. You can try something like UCAN or waxy maize but I don’t think you’ll be satisfied with the results. It won’t be s…

[image] dschuemann: Also it really only becomes a problem when I’m racing and there is any kind of intensity. What type of racing? Do you need the same concentration in your bottle? I guess I’m assuming that higher intensity = shorter race, at which point less carbs are needed. I also usua…

I use SIS’s drink mix. I’ve never noticed a sticky feeling but when I’m drinking from the bottle it never really gets on my lips. Just straight down the gullet! But it’ll probably be a bit difficult to avoid the sugary sticky feeling since all these drinks are basically just sugar water.

Thanks to podcast episode #289 and this Forum I have been making my own DIY Sports Nutrition Drink for several months now: 24 ounces of Water, ½ cup Maltodextrin, 1 TBS Fructose Powder, a peach flavoring packet, and 1,500 mg of Na+ from Precision Hydration. On a 2.5 hour 189 TSS Ride today I used o…

[image] dschuemann: Crits mostly 90g not needed in a crit. Some might say straight water or nothing at all. I go for 30-60g in one bottle.

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