I know that the glucose/dextrose ratio isn’t optimal, but it’s the most cost effective way of fueling myself. I simply cannot afford to spend the sort of money required to do that, so I have to take some short cuts.
That being said, I do typically put out at least the same power towards the end of a longer ride, and sometimes higher power, so it’s not carbohydrate availability that holds me back.
And being in the ‘statistically insignificant’ part of the height/weight spectrum for cyclists, my carb needs are higher than 99.999% of amateur cyclists and on a par with the larger pros.
If its a challenging group ride I tend to rehydrate and eat something 1-2h before it and have a carb drink for on the ride. I might take a banana too.
On the trainer its not really a problem as theres lots of recovery periods for a banana and its easier to drink as and when. It can be a good motivator to get through a block to the rest period, knowing I can treat my self to a bite out of the banana
I might have to try these for maple syrup. I have a soft hyrapak flask for maple syrup that works okay but it’s a little weird getting the syrup out as there is no rigidity to the flask
