# \#race-day **URL:** https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tag/race-day/45.md [Latest](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tags.md) --- ## [Exogenous Lactate makes a come back](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/exogenous-lactate-makes-a-come-back/114398)
**Author:** [@Brennus](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Brennus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/exogenous-lactate-makes-a-come-back/114398 "2026-09-20T14:25:44Z")
I see a lot of buzz about FLF’s ExoLactate product…supposedly a gel containing lactate. Recall in the past I’ve talked about exogenous lactate on this forum. Lactate as sports nutrition was first brought to market by t… --- ## [Maurten Gel Mix 480, experiences](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/maurten-gel-mix-480-experiences/114566)
**Author:** [@stefanf](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/stefanf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/maurten-gel-mix-480-experiences/114566 "2026-09-06T17:20:38Z")
Does anyone have any real world experience with the new Maurten product Gel Mix 480? Thicker than Drink Mix and looser than Gel, it contains 120 grams of carbohydrates per serving when dissolved in 200 ml of water. I d… --- ## [Fueling plans and building in a buffer](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fueling-plans-and-building-in-a-buffer/104899)
**Author:** [@ljuvlig-bawdy](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ljuvlig-bawdy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fueling-plans-and-building-in-a-buffer/104899 "2026-02-17T23:21:36Z")
Planning for my A event, these aren’t races but I do want to complete in a good style, at pace and not hanging out my arse. I’m planning to aim for around 70g to 90g of carbs per hour, mixed between chews/occasional flap… --- ## [Keytone IQ use on race day or training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/keytone-iq-use-on-race-day-or-training/105274)
**Author:** [@LedTasso21](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/LedTasso21)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/keytone-iq-use-on-race-day-or-training/105274 "2025-08-20T18:05:49Z")
Do you happen to know if Keytone IQ works and is safe? I’ve seen a lot on Instagram about it with Visma and the Wedo podcast, but I have not seen reliable research or a trusted source talk about efficacy and safety. --- ## [DIY "Martin 061" bars](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/diy-martin-061-bars/102613)
**Author:** [@jpmerz](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jpmerz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/diy-martin-061-bars/102613 "2025-04-19T00:48:39Z")
I had ChatGPT make me a clone of a very popular and delicious exercise bar: Servings: 6 Yield: ~6 bars (≈55g each) Nutrition (per bar): 200 kcal | 40g carbs | 3g fat | 2g protein :salt: Ingredients … --- ## [Mass gainers as a recovery drink](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/mass-gainers-as-a-recovery-drink/99439)
**Author:** [@Garth\_Campbell](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Garth_Campbell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/mass-gainers-as-a-recovery-drink/99439 "2025-01-06T12:46:17Z")
Hi all, Has anyone used protein mass gainers as a recovery drink during stage races? It seems like a convenient way to get loads of calories in that might be difficult to get in after each stage, especially when appetit… --- ## [Oat Milk during long duration (4 to 6 hours) rides](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/oat-milk-during-long-duration-4-to-6-hours-rides/97791)
**Author:** [@Whereiswazza](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Whereiswazza)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/oat-milk-during-long-duration-4-to-6-hours-rides/97791 "2024-11-04T12:35:04Z")
Hello everyone, I used to be able to enjoy gels, sports drinks, and similar fueling options, and life was good. However, two years ago, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, which means I can’t handle foods that are ove… --- ## [Potential weight gain](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/potential-weight-gain/94222)
**Author:** [@Daixou](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Daixou)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 10:00am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/potential-weight-gain/94222 "2024-06-24T10:00:52Z")
Hey guys, I need some advices about my weight and my style of cyclist. I’m a good puncher like 7w/kg during 5min. But I weight 55kg so I have not a lot of opportunity to push this power and drop riders because I need a … --- ## [Is it possible to hit the wall after eating too much during the mid-route pause?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-it-possible-to-hit-the-wall-after-eating-too-much-during-the-mid-route-pause/92973)
**Author:** [@trollfaxe](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/trollfaxe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-it-possible-to-hit-the-wall-after-eating-too-much-during-the-mid-route-pause/92973 "2024-04-29T14:44:13Z")
Hi there! I’m new in the forum. This last Saturday I ran a 105km mountain bike ride with 2000m climb. I had done a similar route 1 week ago without trouble, thinking I could have done more. This time however it was an … --- ## [Fuelling for a two hour race on a beach](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fuelling-for-a-two-hour-race-on-a-beach/91661)
**Author:** [@CamSam](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/CamSam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fuelling-for-a-two-hour-race-on-a-beach/91661 "2024-04-10T14:12:04Z")
I’m taking part in Battle on the Beach in Wales in a few weeks time and have been trying to work out a fuelling strategy for before and during the race. It will take me approx. 100-120 minutes, the course is pan flat so… --- ## [Favourite homemade recipes](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/favourite-homemade-recipes/89655)
**Author:** [@GrantOrmerod](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/GrantOrmerod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/favourite-homemade-recipes/89655 "2024-01-05T18:47:26Z")
Hi All. Ive been trying all sorts of foods to push through training sessions as a triathlete. The cheap brands and the expensive brands. I enjoy making my own energy bars, breads, and even gels, to take on long rides … --- ## [Average Sodium Intake Recommended for Average Athlete Per Hour](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/average-sodium-intake-recommended-for-average-athlete-per-hour/86172)
**Author:** [@holdfast\_fw](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/holdfast_fw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/average-sodium-intake-recommended-for-average-athlete-per-hour/86172 "2023-08-22T14:32:59Z")
I heard on the the Podcast some research about the sodium intact for an average Athlete. Does anyone recall the mg per hour? --- ## [Best reusable gel flasks](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/best-reusable-gel-flasks/49535)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 11:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/best-reusable-gel-flasks/49535 "2023-07-29T23:01:49Z")
Hey all! I’m going to start making my own gels to save money, decrease waste and have a great excuse to pretend I’m Bill Nye while I experiment and nail the recipe :stuck\_out\_tongue\_winking\_eye:. What reusable flasks/p… --- ## [Fueling in between laps of an 8hr 2-man race](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fueling-in-between-laps-of-an-8hr-2-man-race/84473)
**Author:** [@stolly](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/stolly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 12:20am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fueling-in-between-laps-of-an-8hr-2-man-race/84473 "2023-06-19T00:20:36Z")
Hi all, loving trainer road and the wealth of information that is here in the forum and the site. I am doing the 8hr 2-man Golden24 next weekend and am looking for some recommendations on what to eat during my 1hr downt… --- ## [Carrying fluid on race day](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/carrying-fluid-on-race-day/83904)
**Author:** [@Lorichka6](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Lorichka6)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/carrying-fluid-on-race-day/83904 "2023-05-19T21:22:52Z")
Last year was my first foray into long distance MTB. WIlmington whiteface 100k. My race day nutrition was an epic failure due to nerves and poor planning and I suffered for my mistakes. So this year I’m going back with a… --- ## [Nutrition recommendation (carb grams/hour) by event duration...just for reference](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/nutrition-recommendation-carb-grams-hour-by-event-duration-just-for-reference/82625)
**Author:** [@Brennus](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Brennus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/nutrition-recommendation-carb-grams-hour-by-event-duration-just-for-reference/82625 "2023-04-07T17:30:50Z")
Shamelessly stolen from one of Asker’s presentations…because I think it’s a great reference & summarizes a lot of key points. --- ## [Precision Hydration hydration plans](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/precision-hydration-hydration-plans/81312)
**Author:** [@Jhayes71](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jhayes71)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 4:20am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/precision-hydration-hydration-plans/81312 "2023-02-23T04:20:35Z")
I’d like to hear people’s experiences. I just started trying to pay more attention to hydration/Sodium intake due to some bad races last year. According to the PH hydration plan/recommendation, it only has Sodium as a p… --- ## [Mixing and keeping carb drinks mixed in the cold](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/mixing-and-keeping-carb-drinks-mixed-in-the-cold/76685)
**Author:** [@webdev511](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/webdev511)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/mixing-and-keeping-carb-drinks-mixed-in-the-cold/76685 "2022-10-10T22:57:59Z")
My last race of the year is coming up this Friday night with a 9 PM start time and the overnight temp is forecast to be 41F/5C. I plan on using Maurten Hydro Gel 320/NeverSecond C90 as part of my fueling plan and they a… --- ## [Carb storage for unsupported ultra races](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/carb-storage-for-unsupported-ultra-races/54734)
**Author:** [@radhartgeorge](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/radhartgeorge)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/carb-storage-for-unsupported-ultra-races/54734 "2022-08-22T17:21:09Z")
Hi folks, I am considering doing an unsupported 320km race that begins at 11pm and will take approx. 13 hours. It is an A-B race so no laps of any kind and leaving supplies out is not allowed. Practically, with the lac… --- ## [Timing of gels for a 60 min climb ( L'Alpe d'Huez)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/timing-of-gels-for-a-60-min-climb-lalpe-dhuez/73128)
**Author:** [@ohjelm](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ohjelm)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 9:05am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/timing-of-gels-for-a-60-min-climb-lalpe-dhuez/73128 "2022-07-24T09:05:30Z")
Tried searching, but could not find a good answer to this. So I am doing the L’Alpe d’Huez Haute Route in three weeks time ( :fearful: :fearful:). The last day is an individual time trial up the legendary 21 turns. As m… --- ## [Beta Fuel + Dehydration = A race gone bad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/beta-fuel-dehydration-a-race-gone-bad/73534)
**Author:** [@jz91](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jz91)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/beta-fuel-dehydration-a-race-gone-bad/73534 "2022-06-14T14:02:53Z")
Hi all, I’ll try to be brief. I had my A race (100km mtb event) last weekend and as a good kid I had everything prepared in terms of nutrition and hydration (or so I thought…). Last year I somewhat semi-bonked towards … --- ## [Has anyone tried Gatorlyte?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/has-anyone-tried-gatorlyte/72133)
**Author:** [@stevekunst](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/stevekunst)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/has-anyone-tried-gatorlyte/72133 "2022-06-05T14:29:33Z")
I was curious if anyone has tried Gatorlyte from Gatorade and what your impressions were. I usually drink Pedialyte in the days leading up to a big race, like Leadville, to hydrate. I was considering giving Gatorlyte a… --- ## [Sport drink or water?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/sport-drink-or-water/72908)
**Author:** [@MidtexCyclist](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MidtexCyclist)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 7:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/sport-drink-or-water/72908 "2022-05-26T19:13:50Z")
The past two races I have used skratch labs drink mix in my bottles. I have noticed I really don’t like them and how they turn my spit into this thick mess and makes very hard to breath! never had the issue while trainin… --- ## [Gels? When? Impact on 30 min efforts and 1.5 hrs](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gels-when-impact-on-30-min-efforts-and-1-5-hrs/72367)
**Author:** [@CarlosAlers](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/CarlosAlers)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 6:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/gels-when-impact-on-30-min-efforts-and-1-5-hrs/72367 "2022-05-25T18:28:35Z")
Most of my races are short (15 - 60 minutes). I’ve usually taken a gel or shot block immediately before the race. A friend told me this is wrong. He said a balanced diet before the event should suffice (make sure your… --- ## [Why don't Pros drink Carb-Mix all the time?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/why-dont-pros-drink-carb-mix-all-the-time/72225)
**Author:** [@tilofr](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tilofr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/why-dont-pros-drink-carb-mix-all-the-time/72225 "2022-05-02T20:06:47Z")
Hi there! When in a race - Pro Riders switch between ISO-Mix and Carb-Mix bottles - why? Don’t they want to take as much carbs in as possible? :thinking: Why I am asking: I am planning my nutrition for a long race (2… --- ## [Long winter rides - nutrition tips](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/long-winter-rides-nutrition-tips/64444)
**Author:** [@Aeroiseverything](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Aeroiseverything)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 7:56am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/long-winter-rides-nutrition-tips/64444 "2021-10-28T07:56:18Z")
Hi everyone. Did my first super long ride in cold conditions this year. 7 hours of gravel riding in sub 10C, some of it in sub 5C. That was a lot of fun and despite rain and mud, my clothing kept me warm. What didn’t … --- ## [Dense Mix Clogging Bottles](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dense-mix-clogging-bottles/64132)
**Author:** [@KURF](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/KURF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dense-mix-clogging-bottles/64132 "2021-10-14T22:17:24Z")
I recently used Flow Formulas 90 to get basically all my calories into my bottles for a 105 mile race. It worked great from a fueling standpoint, but I noticed it slowly clogged up my bottles, to the point that I wasn’t … --- ## [Fueling on Cyclocross Race Day](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fueling-on-cyclocross-race-day/63928)
**Author:** [@dazzadoom](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/dazzadoom)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fueling-on-cyclocross-race-day/63928 "2021-10-11T17:24:36Z")
Just wondered what everyone eats & drinks before their Cx races, and what timings you use. My schedule: -3 hours before race start i have my last ‘real food’ meal; a bowl of rice or a Bagel with PB&J. -Over the next t… --- ## [Only solids on the bike during full Ironman?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/only-solids-on-the-bike-during-full-ironman/62636)
**Author:** [@Irondad45](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Irondad45)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/only-solids-on-the-bike-during-full-ironman/62636 "2021-09-03T18:29:20Z")
I’ve been doing full IM races for the past 10 years and I’ve been very successful on the swim and bike but have always had major GI issues on the run. My nutrition on the bike has historically consisted of Ucan drink su… --- ## [Portable carbs for 7 hours](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/portable-carbs-for-7-hours/59591)
**Author:** [@SeanInDC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SeanInDC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/portable-carbs-for-7-hours/59591 "2021-06-08T13:49:12Z")
I finished a gran fondo last weekend, and had a repeat of a problem I’ve experienced before and would like to fix. After about three hours, I converted over to aid-station nutrition instead of my tested stand-bys, and it… [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tag/race-day/45.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=race-day)