During-Ride Fueling

Behind-the-scenes footage from Paris-Roubaix shows most team cars stocked with homemade rice cakes rather than commercial products.

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

Honey Stinger announced a multi-year partnership with USA Cycling. Team riders will use their waffles and gels at all national events.

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...

Some riders swear by maple syrup in their bottles. At 52 calories per tablespoon, it provides quick carbs similar to commercial drink mixes. The downside:...