Supplements

[medavidcook]

Hello All,

I dont know where to post this but if its in the wrong place maybe a mod can move it.

I was wondering if anyone uses any supplements for there rides. something like electrolyte tabs etc.

Let me know your thoughts

 

[Rob3rt]

Rarely, simply not needed.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

what happened to the 'none' option?

 

[Mo1959]

Kind of agree with Rob3rt. Most of us on here are not cycling at such a level that we should need any. The only reason I quite like the High 5 zero tabs is to give some flavour as I am not keen on plain water, especially out of a plastic bottle.

 

[Rob3rt]

what happened to the 'none' option?

By providing a "none" option then the poll would be less biased, that is not the done thing

 

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

Hmm 3 brands chosen specifically

No explanation of what products in particular (before/during/after)

No None option


First thread of it's type in 2014 though

 

[burndust]

High 5 and PHD for me

 

[morrisman]

Coffee before I start and when I finish.

 

[puffinbilly]

Jelly babies - but must be Haribo - their mix of sugars and minerals is just right (plus no caster sugar to mark my pockets).

 

[HorTs]

If I haven't been eating well I will occasionally take a Tesco basic multivitamin.

 

[AndyPeace]

I quite like energy gels when out for 50+miles. I don't think there neccessary, just convienient to consume on the move. I rarley put anything in my water. A huge fan of choclate milkshake as a recovery drink.

Put me down for none/other on the poll

 

[snorri]

One or all of the following .....A brown roll with cheese and jam, a banana, a flapjack, chocolate/banana milkshake, a flask of tea..

 

[Stu Plows]

SIS Electrolyte drink for me, just tastes nice aswell as doing it’s job.

Before a ride on a morning tend to have poached egg on toast with a black coffee then I’ll take a gel with me but seem to cope without if theres a coffee stop incorporated. Get back and it’s a peanut butter sarni for me.

 

[Dusty Bin]

In a minute, someone will mention jelly babies and haribo. Oh no, too late..!

 

[TissoT]

Vitamins should come through your diet .... as for Electro... teeth rotting stuff
Water for hydration with a little juice salt and sugar for a day in the saddle !