No matter how many fancy new products come out that try to reinvent the wheel (with the wheel in this case being energy gels, not a bicycle wheel), there is one thing that doesn’t change – GU gel being my #1 go to fuel for high performance.
Continue reading →Clif Shot energy gel has been around for years, but in late 2010, Clif revamped the gel and totally changed up the formula. Is the new stuff better? Read my review to find out…
Continue reading →If you haven’t yet considered switching from energy gels to energy chews, you are missing out on some cool products! I finally got a chance to try the Clif Shot Bloks earlier this year, and now I wish I had bought them years ago! Here’s my review…
Continue reading →Energy gels are expensive – at least $0.99 each. And they’re really just sugar. For casual rides, I recommend looking at these energy gel alternatives…
Continue reading →Sticky, messy energy gels are outdated these days. I’ve always liked gels, but the new gummy candies are so much easier and more fun to eat! One of those candies is PowerBar Gel Blasts, a gummy candy with a liquid gel center…
Continue reading →Hammer Gel looks like yet another energy gel, but the formula is a bit different. This gel contains no added refined, simple sugars, and no artificial colors or sweeteners. Continue reading about this unique gel and the cool flavors…
Continue reading →While I always thought $1 for a tiny gel packet was a rip-off, GU energy gel was one thing I couldn’t live without during a mountain bike race. Real food was too much of a hassle, and bars just took too long to chew while navigating teeth rattling singletrack! Here is my review…
Continue reading →Energy gels are an easy and convenient way to get a quick sugar boost when out riding or running. Here is my review and taste test of the Clif Shot energy gels…
Continue reading →While most energy gels are practically the same thing, there are subtle differences with each one. Here is a quick comparison chart that shows nutrition facts from the top ten most popular energy gels…
Continue reading →When running a marathon or other endurance event, carrying food is very important. But there are good and bad ways to carry energy gels. Here are seven ways NOT to carry gel packets with you…
Continue reading →Doing a race where there is plenty of water on the course, but you still need to carry your favorite energy gel? Then skip the fancy belts and packs and go back to basics – safety pins! Yes, you can use safety pins to attach gel packs directly to your running shorts. Here’s how…
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