To "GU" or not to "GU"

[Jaco-fiets]

Is the mix Agave and Rice syrup , perhaps ?

 

Nope! Maltodextrin/dextrose/fructose (15g of each, that equals the 2:1 glucose to fructose ratio Jeukendrup promotes) and some concentrace drops for the minerals

[TNT1]

How many of you hubbers still believe in the super powers of the energy gels and how many of you ride without it?

 

I don't think they have "soooper powers".

 

I think they just do the same job as a choc bar or something, maybe like bananas but in a more instant sugar rush kind of way.

 

I prefer granola bars and bananas myself, but on longer rides, always take a sachet of goop along in case.

[Breezer]

I use Hammer gels. Not as sweet as GU.

[TNT1]

I use Hammer gels. Not as sweet as GU.

 

I mostly never buy them. I generally have enough for my purposes from goodie bags. Kinda like socks.

 

When I do buy em, I buy the cheapest ones the dischem has.

[Breezer]

I mostly never buy them. I generally have enough for my purposes from goodie bags. Kinda like socks.

 

When I do buy em, I buy the cheapest ones the dischem has.

Lucky you. I have never got a goodie bag with gels in it.

[dv8]

Nope! Maltodextrin/dextrose/fructose (15g of each, that equals the 2:1 glucose to fructose ratio Jeukendrup promotes) and some concentrace drops for the minerals

 

Pretty much the same, except the syrups are more natural products. Without case studies 32GI is like a placebo.

[willemiventer]

Hi Guys, I've heard that these gels can cause dehydration, how true is this???

[MDW]

Pretty much the same, except the syrups are more natural products. Without case studies 32GI is like a placebo.

DV8 plenty of science and case studies posted on the hub over a year ago including an article I wrote for triathlon plus which incorporates the scientific studies into Isomaltulose for endurance seek and u will find plenty around, check out the 32Gi Rocks thread, later m oh one more thing 32Gi launched Accelerate last month designs together with a leading sports scientist in the states ;-) it works like a bomb for racing better than the 2:1 ratio :-) the scientist was mentioned in an earlier post and no it's not Jeukendrup althought I have chatted to him a fair amount :-) enjoy