Carb/Sugar free electrolyte drink

[Surv0MTB]

GU electrolyte tablets are pretty good.

 

Im a LCHF and sometimes use them for longer rides. 

[Stu2]

Thanks guys appreciate the feedback, I will look into all the suggestions,

 

The main reason I want to supplement with electrolytes is that I cramp quite badly and want to try avoid it as much as possible, I think that my energy will come from my food and supplements will just assist in stopping the cramps

[GAP]

To combat cramping take your slow mag tablets/Fizzies everyday when training, and carry some rennies with you when you race just incase, seems to work for me.

[ians H2Sport]

Check out the article 'The Right Fuel', written by Mark Carroll. Its on page 40 of this months Bicycling Mag.

 

You will need carbs, especially if your intensity is going to be high.

[Frosty]

So today I rode on 1.75L of water and Elete electrolyte + 1 banana.

 

The elastic snapped halfway up Witkoppen but that was because my training has lacked a lot of power intervals, hill repeats and other strength training exercises.

 

I can't remember when last I didn't have a dry mouth during/after a ride. I found drinking other powder based products would make me crave even more H2O. I gave up drinking sugar-based products in August this year so it's been water only.