Six hours of racing boils down to this: a few hundred meters, a pack of screaming legs, and whatever's left in the tank. Here's what pros are putting in that tank.
100+ miles. 30 miles per hour. Technical, blazing-fast sprint finishes.
What are these riders taking to sprint for the line after all that work?
Gels.
And lots of them. But they have some of the most effective, high-carb gels at their disposal. Here's what you can find in the pockets of the pros.
Enervit C2:1 Carbo Gel, Mango
One of Italy's best-tasting gels. 40g of carbs per serving, great for moderate-carb days, or as part of a 75-90g/hr fueling plan on the bike. This one used to be known as "Tadej's Secret Gel," after a certain Slovenian who's rather good at riding bikes. Once people try it, they don't go back.
Precision Fuel & Hydration 100mg Caffeine Gel
For when you're really pushing and want to test your caffeine limits. Fair warning: if you overdo it, we can't promise your hands won't be shaking.
Styrkr Gel50, Citrus Fruits
Each gel is 50 grams of carbs - what you need for a high-carb fueling day and they taste wonderful considering they could power a medium-sized city for a fortnight.
Science in Sport Beta Fuel, Orange
We sell out of Beta Fuel what feels like all the time, and our team is always racing to air-freight more in from the UK. Athletes love it for one simple reason: it's some of the easiest-drinking carbs out there.
Amacx Drink Gel, Strawberry
Pidcock made up huge ground today, moving to 4th overall, fueled by Amacx. These liquid gels are having a breakthrough year: easy to take down mid-race, and the Strawberry is a standout.
Not sure where to start? Grab our Tour Gel Pack — one of each, so you can find your new favorite and fuel like the fast guys.
