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What are energy food and gels?

Energy food and gels are ready to consume and give you a welcome boost if you’re flagging during your ride. There are also products designed to help you recover afterwards, replacing lost vitamins and minerals and providing protein to help repair tired muscles.

Who needs energy food and gels?

If you’re putting in long training sessions or competing in sportives or races, energy products can be a great addition to your saddle bag or pocket. It’s important to replace lost calories and eating on the move may not seem the easiest task, but it can be the difference between finishing a race or calling it quits midway.

What are the choices?

Energy food takes the shape of inidividually wrapped bars which can be easily transported. Gels come in sachets and can be taken on their own or diluted with water. There’s a wide range of flavours, so try out a few to find the best match.

What should I buy with it?

Energy drink is another product which can assist your riding. You’ll need bottles for this to keep it handy on the move.

Anything else?

Please don’t litter the roads by throwing away your empty wrapper. Put it in your pocket or shove it down your shorts til you get chance to dispose of it properly.

See our Food and drink guide for more.