During-Ride Fueling

Costco warehouses in the Western US now stock 24-packs of GU gels. Price works out to about a dollar per gel.

Honey Stinger locked in a multi-year deal with USA Cycling, meaning national team riders will fuel on their waffles and gels at major events. Not...

Maurten released single-serving packets of their Gel 160. Easier to test without committing to a full box.

Skratch Labs announced a second manufacturing facility in Colorado to meet growing demand. Should reduce shipping delays that plagued orders last summer.

Clif Bar discontinued Oatmeal Raisin and Carrot Cake flavors due to declining sales. Chocolate Chip and Crunchy Peanut Butter remain best sellers.

Science in Sport released a new gel containing beta alanine. Claims to reduce muscle fatigue during high-intensity efforts. Available in citrus flavor.

UCI announced new rules limiting on-bike nutrition handups. Teams can only receive food at designated zones, affecting race strategies for mountain stages.

Ultra-distance fueling has gotten complicated with all the conflicting strategies flying around. As someone who’s completed a dozen double centuries, I learned everything there is...

Using maple syrup in your bottles comes up enough in cycling circles that it’s worth taking seriously. At roughly 52 calories per tablespoon, it delivers...

Take your first gel at 45 minutes, then every 30-40 minutes after. Simple rule that works.