Energy Shots
Sewinman
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There is a new fad for little energy shot bottles. I had one in the US recently that was over 8000% of my RDA of vitamin B - "Five Hour Power". It certainly gave me a buzz. The UK equivalents seem to have pathetic RDA %s.
Anyone use them for cycling?
Anyone use them for cycling?
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Isn't it £2 for a miniature red bull? no thanks!0
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Tried them, found them horrible, sticking to jelly babies.0
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i have only tried the Orange Quick Energy product http://quickenergy.co.uk/.
it tasted.....erm not nice...like iron supplements....
i did not honestly notice much effect that a cup of coffee and a big handlful of vitamins doesn't normally do.Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I believe in the future of the human race.
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They all have rubbish RDAs over here - 200% etc, in the States its 8000+%.0
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Torq energy the flavourless kind because after hours of sucking down energy drinks I get sick of the sweetness when all I want is a refreshing drink, with the added benefit of no taste or stickiness, plus you can always add your own flavour.
I did find in the summer that I needed less and less energy drinks as my fitness improved and switched to water for anything less than 40 miles, of course I always start a long ride with a good breakfast and two buckets of fresh coffee so that might helpRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
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I used to use Squeezys instead for sportives.
Tbh, for shorter bursts (like racing and sprint tris), I found Red Bull to be much more effective.FCN 2-4.
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Some vitamins are toxic in large quantities, including B3, B6 and B9!0
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I favour the Tom Boonen energy powder for a quick pick me up.
Not cheap though, and hard to use on the bike.Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
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Attica wrote:prawny wrote:I favour the Tom Boonen energy powder for a quick pick me up.
Not cheap though, and hard to use on the bike.
That paints a great image of someone riding no handed with a straw and a piece of foil.
It reminded me of the beginning of Fear and Loathing;
'Did you see what god just did to us maan?'
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