What is the generic or “fake” maurten that was mentioned in the podcast? B

I don’t know their recipe, but I use a 2:1 mixture of maltodextrin:maple syrup. For a standard bottle, I try to get around 800-1000 calories in there. Then I put in some electrolyte mix in that consists of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium citrate. (citrate to avoid all the chlorine). And th…

For a standard 500ml bottle what is your ingredient/recipe list and measurements?

For a 500mL bottle and 800 calories my recipe would be the following: 133g Maltodextrin 67g Maple Syrup 7.5g Sodium Citrate 0.2g Magnesium Citrate 0.2g Potassium Citrate 0.2 Calcium Citrate 200mg Caffeine And I would pre-mix it in a larger pitcher in greater quantities (like 2L at a time) wh…

800cal a bottle seems like waay too much, I would guess that your body needs more water to absorbe all that… unless you are talking about mixing all that in 2L and then pouring some in the bottle.

When I’m making up maltodextrin solution, I use an immersion blender and then transfer to bottles. Gets everything dissolved and ready to go immediately in just a few blitzes without the clumps!

I typically mix 800-900 calories in a bottle. Two bottles on the bike. That’s enough food for 5 to 6 hours of racing.

How are you not dehydrating yourself?

Well, two things: #1: I am dehydrating myself. #2: I carry ~2.2L of water in a bladder on my back. That, along with some tricks Allen Lim taught me are enough to get me on the podium in races that have temp profiles like this: [image] and this: [image]

Good, I’m glad you added that bit of info. Some may read your initial statement and believe that is the proper way to fuel and hydrate.

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berto2cj August 1, 2019, 5:54pm 4

possibly this: Make SIS BETA fuel yourself just a few pence per bottle

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