Energy Drink
Muddy.Bail
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Whats the best energy drink to have when riding?
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Have a look in the beginners section for a similar thread and good info.
Many types of drinks though, for different circumstances.0 -
I've found PSP22 is the best to drink during a big ride.
Its helped me get through a few 24 hour races.0 -
I find a good old bottle of coke at lunch helps if I'm having a up-lift day.
A Can of Monster or Relentless gives me a hell of a kick, but all these Redbull, Monster, Relentless, Kick drink are really just Sugary water with a whack of Caffine.
Personally they seem like a bit of a catalyst, they get me really pumping for a couple of hours and then I'm totaly spent. Great for 2-3 hours on the trail or a morning and afternoon session on the uplift. I doubt they're any good for a serious endurance event.0 -
Have to be careful that these drinks don't dehydrate you - anything above 8% sugar is hypertonic and will take water out of your gut.
This is why I think a hypo or isotonic drink is good, or if taking a lot of food (with salts and minerals), just plain water or diluted cordial.
However for a quick boost are good.0
