energy powder/drinks for taking abroad on holiday ?

[Arjimlad]

Honestly, if it's hot, just stop and buy a cold bottle of coke. You'll appreciate it more, and it will taste nicer. I love coke. Mmm. Coke.

Tried that and it made me burp so loud I startled the wildlife !

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Tried that and it made me burp so loud I startled the wildlife !

Thats why you also buy a bottle of water and split the coke(I prefer sprite or 7up) 50/50 in your bidons.

 

[smutchin]

I prefer (non-fizzy) Ribena myself.

 

[jefmcg]

Honestly, if it's hot, just stop and buy a cold bottle of coke. You'll appreciate it more, and it will taste nicer. I love coke. Mmm. Coke.

The only problem with this is it tastes like coke. Yuk. Coke.

And that goes for all the other drinks with flavours not found in nature; Dr pepper, mountain dew etc

 

[Cycleops]

Do energy drinks actually give you energy?

 

[si_c]

Do energy drinks actually give you energy?

It's a sugary drink basically.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

High 5 tablets? Can't you just buy from a local bike shop rather than online? Halfords do free click & collect if not in store

Or H&B sell these http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/powerbar-5-electrolytes-mango-60042442

The water will get hot on the bike, so I'd just stop and buy cold water or a soft drink like Oasis as needed

High5 tablets are what I'll be taking with me to the European Alps next month. They come in reasonably small packages, so they're convenient to travel with.
They contain no sugar, and they're not energy drinks really, they're just to restore what you lose in sweating.

 

[jefmcg]

Do energy drinks actually give you energy?

Just the taste is enough to improve performance.

https://www.researchgate.net/profil...=0ahUKEwiK2cfrzvbTAhVBJMAKHQ72AKoQgAMIGygAMAA

 

[Cycleops]

They contain no sugar, and they're not energy drinks really, they're just to restore what you lose in sweating.

How can a tablet do that? What about plain water?

 

[si_c]

How can a tablet do that? What about plain water?

It contains salts and minerals to replace those lost through sweating. Water works well, but some people find that adding the tablets reduces fatigue and cramping.

 

[FishFright]

Don't imagine it will cause any issues at customs?
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That new invisible coke in the top bag is causing chaos at the ports

 

[smutchin]

Do energy drinks actually give you energy?

The Iso Energy mix the OP uses provides 170 calories per 42.5g dose.
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/precision-engineered-iso-energy-powder-orange-60006660

High5 tabs, as others have mentioned, are electrolytes, and contain zero calories.
https://highfive.co.uk/product/hydrate/zero/

 

[Ajax Bay]

I normally buy energy drink (powder) in large tubs

So do I (High5 4:1 carbs/protein) and use it for long (eg 100km + rides). Shorter than that: water will be fine.

Individual sachets are always going to be less cost effective than buying in bulk.

Yes, so the solution is to go to a stationers or similar and buy a pack of 100 (say) little bags which seal for pennies and decant 50g into each one from the OP's big tub. The stuff (see above) I use costs about a penny a gramme and 50g 'treats' a litre (of water) at the strength I prefer, giving one 185 kcals.

Really not necessary to drink an energy drink either before or during rides of that distance.

I agree. This is a bit like runners (tend to be readers of Running World/Womens' Running) carrying a bottle of water during a hour's run.

 

[Dogtrousers]

classic cyclechat thread.

OP asks specific question about X

Everyone ignores the question and piles in with "X is unnecessary, I don't use X, I use Y instead, no Y is rubbish, use Z it's cheaper"

 

[Tin Pot]

I took a High 5 marathon pack with me to Provence, from Halfords I think.

classic cyclechat thread.

OP asks specific question about X

Everyone ignores the question and piles in with "X is unnecessary, I don't use X, I use Y instead, no Y is rubbish, use Z it's cheaper"

That's life though isn't it?