Cycling Energy Gels

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Cycling Energy Gels Dive into a world of endless energy possibilities with our wide range of cycling energy gels, available in an array of shapes, flavours, and sizes. Designed to replenish your depleted carbohydrate stores during intense workouts, races, or whenever you need that extra boost, our cycling energy gels are a game-changer for your performance. Cycling Energy Gels: Insights How do energy gels improve your performance? The best way to stay energized during your workout is by taking on an energy gel, a great source of carbohydrates. 5 Ways to Choose the Right Energy Gel Whatever your distance is, understanding how energy gels work with your body is key. Energy Gels: How & When Should You Use Them Energy gels have become a popular choice for providing a quick and convenient source of energy to sustain performance. READ MORE Why should you use Energy Gels? Possibly the most convenient and effective way to fuel your body on the bike is with energy gels. Whether you're riding a 50k, century, or beyond, understanding how energy gels work with your body, and knowing when and how to use them for maximum performance benefits is key. WHY USE AN ENERGY GEL FOR CYCLING? Your body uses two sources of fuel to feed your muscles; fat and carbohydrates. While fat is widely available, it's slower to break down into usable energy, making it more ineffective when competing in an endurance cycling event over 2-3 hours. This means your body will rely on carbohydrates as its primary fuel source. But your body can only store a limited amount of carbohydrates in the muscles, known as glycogen. For example, when you are performing at a brisk pace this equates to approx. 90 minutes of effort, for a steady endurance pace you are looking at about 120 minutes (2 hours) of effort. These are the key facts to understand when and why you need to start fueling. SO, HOW CAN AN ENERGY GEL HELP CYCLISTS? In its simplest form, energy gels provide simple sugars that are first absorbed into