When training indoors I used to just have a drink with either BCAA oder SIS Go Electrolyte, if it’s particularly hard I’ll have a SIS gel. On outdoor rides I’ll usually have a bar (Clif Bar nut butter filled or SIS Go Energy) during the second hour and after I’ll continue with either bars or gels (…

FWIW, I use a custom drink mix from Infinit Nutrition for anything longer than about two hours. I drink watered down Gatorade for rides less than 2 hours, and try to go fasted for Z2 rides an hour or less. I do always have a gel or two available in case I need an emergency shot of carbs or caffein…

Are any brand really “better”, technically? Most of the difference is taste and texture, which is personal, as the “science” is the same? I make my own carb bottle mix as per this thread . I haven’t upped the fructose, as I’d brought the “raw” carbs in the 2:1 proportion. I’ve moved away from gels…

Few things to bear in mind re Nate’s carb consumption. 1) He’s a lot heavier than you so has a higher resting metabolic rate. 2) He’s likely got a significantly higher FTP than you so he’s putting out more watts and burning more calories than you during his workouts. 3) He does mostly structured …

[image] cartsman: My one concession to branded sports nutrition in training is to use hydration tablets if it’s hot and I’m going to sweat a lot. Even then, electrolyte power and cordial/ squash/ fruit syrup. Although hard to beat tabs for convenience.

[image] Bbt67: Chilli Coffee gel In that case you either need to work on your race day decision-making, or you need to get faster so you get to those aid stations before they run out of all the good stuff!

After using Maurten with high success, I cut costs significantly by making the Maltodextrin (60g) and Fructose (30g) mix that so many shared in the thread referenced above. I throw in a Nuun tab for flavor and electrolytes. I find it to be worlds better than anything I ever bought before.

I use Bulk Powders complete hydration mix as they often go wirh hefty discount (70%) - only two tastes but orange is ok for my gut. I sometimes experiment with self-prepares mixes with different carbs (virtago or clustered dextrine) also from bulk powders as they are also discounted and I add little…

SIS Beta Fuel sachets. 320 cals, 80g carbs with 500ml water. Works out cheaper than a gel and a bar, lighter to carry if you want to refuel when filling bottles. I have litre bidons and can take out 4 hours worth of nutrition in 2 bottles. Maybe a caffeine gel for a late-ride boost.

A friend swears by Sponser Competition for their drink mix, so that’s what I’ve been using since last year without any problems. I like that it’s not ridiculously sweet, so even after 5-6 hours, I can still tolerate it. It comes in an isotonic and a hypotonic option, I’m a pretty heavy sweater, so I…

Which brand is best for drinks, bars and gels? More carbs = better?!

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