Yang Posted November 1, 2008 Share In 8 years of riding (and years of other sports), I have NEVER used gels. I have been following Pornstar's thread on Whasp, now I wonder if I should . I have been sceptical that they offer any benefit beyond what one gets from using a good energy drink. I use FIT Carbo Supreme which works for me. So- are they better that a good energy drink? Is it just an issue of convenience? What's your experience?Yang2008-11-01 10:57:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortLegs Posted November 1, 2008 Share Never use gels in training but always in racing. I generally have 1 half way and then a second about half an hour before the finish. I always use an energy drink (Staminade Endure from Muscle Science lately). However, if the race is easy or I'm cruising to the finish then I don't bother and save the gels for the next race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joaquin Posted November 1, 2008 Share I normally race on energy drink and water on the road, and just in case i take a gel halfway through the race. as for the mountain bike, if i dont take the camel back then i take 1 gel every hour, they work for me very well. If i take the camelback then i mix water with energy drink in it and then only take 1 gel or 2 max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CScriba Posted November 1, 2008 Share i use gel every 45 min.... gives you a lekka boost for the next 45, race with gels and energy drink. But it all depends how aggresively you ride , if your just strolling along you shouldnt need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yang Posted November 1, 2008 Share They always say that you should never try new stuff for the first time in a race. But if I'm used to FIT energy drinks will it make a difference if I use a FIT gel instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CScriba Posted November 1, 2008 Share i dont think that realy applies to drinks...more to equipment and setup....i dont think itl make a difference, you can always take both to the race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted November 1, 2008 Share i dont think that realy applies to drinks...more to equipment and setup....i dont think itl make a difference' date=' you can always take both to the race[/quote']Some people get the runs from certain gels, so its best to experiment if you have a sensitive stomache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbean Posted November 1, 2008 Share Always use gel.Finds it keeps my hair nicely in place for Ronelle's photos.Find goo works best for that spikey look.Others don't wash out so easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortLegs Posted November 1, 2008 Share And Ronelle can confirm you're in every photo and every photo you look slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yang Posted November 1, 2008 Share Always use gel.Finds it keeps my hair nicely in place for Ronelle's photos.Find goo works best for that spikey look.Others don't wash out so easily. Yoh! LOL. Didn't see that one coming. Have you ever used gel for the helmet hair look on days you haven't ridden? Ultrahold works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbean Posted November 1, 2008 Share Ronelle can you please confirm if you are going to be at Killarney this week as it is the only reason that i and a lot of others go.(what can i say,i'm a camera SLUT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie Posted November 1, 2008 Share Always use gel.Finds it keeps my hair nicely in place for Ronelle's photos.Find goo works best for that spikey look.Others don't wash out so easily. Yang...i only race on Gels (GU espresso love is the only one i can stomach though) and water...works like a bomb. And just for an extra if i get hungry i take a jungle bar with, but 90% of the time that's just extra weight as i get to the end without having eaten that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortLegs Posted November 1, 2008 Share Yang...i only race on Gels (GU espresso love is the only one i can stomach though) and water...works like a bomb. And just for an extra if i get hungry i take a jungle bar with' date=' but 90% of the time that's just extra weight as i get to the end without having eaten that[/quote'] Keep the bombs for when you pucture, they give you gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie Posted November 1, 2008 Share Yang...i only race on Gels (GU espresso love is the only one i can stomach though) and water...works like a bomb. And just for an extra if i get hungry i take a jungle bar with' date=' but 90% of the time that's just extra weight as i get to the end without having eaten that[/quote'] Keep the bombs for when you pucture, they give you gas LOL mr. Smartypants!! have you tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yang Posted November 1, 2008 Share Thanks Nellie. GU espresso love- noted. Now- talking about bombs. That's something else I've never tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Devil Posted November 1, 2008 Share On a 100km race I usually take 3 gels and two bananas and alternate them. The bananas help keep my stomach full while giving energy (usually for on the hills where I need a quick booster).Bombs work excellent...a great time and energy saver, but with a weight penalty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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