Maurten recommends:
Aim for 30-60 grams of carbohydrates per hour.
In hot, humid conditions remember to increase water intake.
Reset taste buds every 3 hours with Maurten Solid.
Also use Gel 160 to get 40 grams of carbohydrates.
How can hot weather conditions affect my nutrition plan?
How do I combine Maurten products to get the right amount of carbohydrates per hour for my sport?
Why should I use sports nutrition with Caffeine?
Why should I use sports nutrition during training as well as racing?
Long ride: 180 min +
How to fuel
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Preloading
The day before
Nothing
Pre-race
1–4 hours before
Nothing
During the race
Aim for 30-60g of carbohydrates per hour.
1 x Drink Mix 160 = 40g
1 x Gel 100 CAF 100 and 1 x Gel 100 = 50g
1 x Drink Mix 160 and 1 x Gel 100 = 65g
The Maurten range of sport fuels can act like a modular system, enabling athletes to pick and choose their preferred format and still get the right amount of carbohydrates per hour.