Energy Drink On The Bike

steve23
steve23 Posts: 2,202
edited April 2010 in Training, fitness and health
i currently use High 5 4:1 energy drink whilst im training/racing, but someone told me this is more of a recovery drink than a on the bike drink???

are they right?

ive used it all last year during races, as this is what i thought it was intended for!!!

or is there a better alternative?

thanks
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  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    What does the label say???
  • incog24
    incog24 Posts: 549
    If it tastes ok and is doing what you want it to do - stick with it. A bit of protein won't do you any harm, and otherwise its basically a standard sports drink isn't it?
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  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    incog24 wrote:
    If it tastes ok and is doing what you want it to do - stick with it. A bit of protein won't do you any harm, and otherwise its basically a standard sports drink isn't it?

    +1..... All most of them are is sugar, salt, water, and a little protein(maybe).
  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    No, I think it is good for use on the bike as well.
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  • bigpikle
    bigpikle Posts: 1,690
    nope - its an energy product for use while exercising, but as with any product of this type it can also be taken before and after, to refuel/recover.
    Your Past is Not Your Potential...
  • Rapha
    Rapha Posts: 86
    steve23 wrote:
    i currently use High 5 4:1 energy drink whilst im training/racing, but someone told me this is more of a recovery drink than a on the bike drink???

    are they right?

    ive used it all last year during races, as this is what i thought it was intended for!!!

    or is there a better alternative?

    thanks

    Its a drink mainly for during but also after exercise. Its designed for endurance and recovery. I can also recommend the High5 Energy Source 2:1 which is purely carbs. It depends a lot on what kind of riding you do but I'd check out the Race Faster Guides on the high5 website which explains how to use the products and how they work - link www.highfive.co.uk
  • Swannster
    Swannster Posts: 7
    I'd agree with incog24 that if you like the taste and it doesn't repeat on you then go for it. Depending on the distances you ride and the general state of your diet, you may question the effectiveness of various products. Basically, it comes down to 'each to their own' unless you're a top notch rider whose diet and fluid intake is controlled.

    I've been using Zipvit's energy drink elite as it claims to have 'fast acting carbohydrates' but at the end of the day I like the taste and it doesn't cost as much as more well-known brands!
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    I use it and rate it.

    bumf from the website is pretty clear:

    EnergySource 4:1 is an advanced fuel for use during exercise. It contains 4 parts carbohydrate to 1 part protein. Reseach shows that this ratio can provide endurance athletes with more energy than carbohydrate alone and that protein protects muscles from being broken down and used as fuel during endurance training and competition
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • Old Tuggo
    Old Tuggo Posts: 482
    Swannster wrote:
    I'd agree with incog24 that if you like the taste and it doesn't repeat on you then go for it. Depending on the distances you ride and the general state of your diet, you may question the effectiveness of various products. Basically, it comes down to 'each to their own' unless you're a top notch rider whose diet and fluid intake is controlled.

    I've been using Zipvit's energy drink elite as it claims to have 'fast acting carbohydrates' but at the end of the day I like the taste and it doesn't cost as much as more well-known brands!
    I used a free sample of Zipvit for a Road Race last Sunday and it tasted okay. However the most noticable affect was after I had finished the race whereas I am normally ravenous, this time I was not hungry which indicates to me that the drink supplied all my energy requirements.
  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    Check out this interview:

    http://competitorradio.competitor.com/2 ... eukendrup/

    Loads of stuff covered here, including the magic glucose/fructose mix in energy drinks, views on the 4:1 carb/protein energy drinks, caffeine, strength training and a lot of other topics! Jeukendrup is not convinced by the carb/protein mixes but is very positive about glucose/fructose mixtures of carbs in energy drinks.
    Le Blaireau (1)
  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    cheers for all the info guys!!!
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    If You Can't Cut It With The Big Dogs, Then Don't Pi$$ Up The Tall Trees!
  • cedar404
    cedar404 Posts: 176
    Been using BikeFood for the last 6 months - quite agreeable.

    http://www.mybikefood.com/shop-online/b ... -tubs.html
  • GavH
    GavH Posts: 933
    +1 to what Maddog says, I use it on longer rides (over 50miles) and really rate it. In addition, it can be used as a recovery drink but it's worthy of note that H5 actually make something specifically for that purpose, hence whoever told the OP that 4:1 was just a recovery drink was just plain wrong.
  • sampras38
    sampras38 Posts: 1,917
    Another user of 4:1 here..o/
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    that interview with Jeukendrup is interesting
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