NormanD
Lunatic Asylum Escapee
- Location
- Heworth the other side of life!
Lucozade sports energy drink £3 for 8 bottles used in my camelbak and plain water in the water bottle attached tot he bike 
What do you put in your bottle?
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Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
It depends on why you are riding. If your cycling to help lose some weight then adding calories to your water is pointless.
On longer rides ordinary food or energy gels washed down with clean water.
On longer rides ordinary food or energy gels washed down with clean water.
Chrisc
Guru
- Location
- Huddersfield
Cordial, I can't stand water that hasn't got malt and hops in it...
I use the energy dust for longer rides but stick with water for rides up to an hour. I have still not got an LBS that I regard as my 'local' so am buying whatever I come across in the shops. The latest (cant remember the name) is the best I have come across for some time - really like the taste. Sadly, I bought it in a little shop outside Ancona when I was on holiday and I know I will not be able to get it locally.
I think it works. Indeed, I have succeeded in convincing my wife to use it and I notice that she does not run out of energy as quickly on longer rides. Before, she would ride strongly for about an hour and then start to fade.
I think it works. Indeed, I have succeeded in convincing my wife to use it and I notice that she does not run out of energy as quickly on longer rides. Before, she would ride strongly for about an hour and then start to fade.
mr Mag00
rising member
- Location
- Deepest Dorset
normally one of water if under 2 hours plus a banana. over 2 hours water and weak electrolyte and banana. over 4 hours use the first 2 bottles, now with half strength electrlyte drink, and buy water and coke making the coke go flat.
potsy
Rambler
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- My Armchair
I voted cordial but only mix it quite weak so it's not too sticky.
Don't even bother taking a drink on the commute (9+miles) just get a quick drink of water when I arrive followed by a cup of tea.
I do like the Lucozade energy drinks for a longer ride though,have just seen Tesco do their version for about half the price so will give them a go as well.
Don't even bother taking a drink on the commute (9+miles) just get a quick drink of water when I arrive followed by a cup of tea.
I do like the Lucozade energy drinks for a longer ride though,have just seen Tesco do their version for about half the price so will give them a go as well.
None of the poll choices
Either Nuun or just electrolyte powder with water
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"the secret ingredient"
Either Nuun or just electrolyte powder with water
See my blog writeup
"the secret ingredient"
Coconut water is far and away the best stuff, but it's far too expensive to fill bottles with. I sometimes stick an electrolyte tab in for the night rides, but they taste vile and are full of all sorts of crap. Can't be a good idea to drink a lot of that stuff. Usually just water.
mr Mag00
rising member
- Location
- Deepest Dorset
arent they electrolytes?
They've usually got sweeteners in.
mr Mag00
rising member
- Location
- Deepest Dorset
ah i see 
Shadow
member
- Location
- edge of the south downs
Being new to longish rides am still experimenting:
< 1 hr - water only
> 1 hr - lucozade energy powder - found to be quite acceptable, the gel was disgusting.
Very much like the home brew idea and will try soon. Unless you are a serious racer, not sure why anyone would spend all that cash regularly as all these type of products seem expensive to me.
< 1 hr - water only
> 1 hr - lucozade energy powder - found to be quite acceptable, the gel was disgusting.
Very much like the home brew idea and will try soon. Unless you are a serious racer, not sure why anyone would spend all that cash regularly as all these type of products seem expensive to me.
