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.
What’s the difference between Maurten Gel 100 and Gel 160?
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?
Ultra cycling >6 hours
How to fuel
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Preloading
The day before
1 x Drink Mix 160 or
1 x Solid 225
Pre-race
1–4 hours before
1 x Drink Mix 160 or
1 x Solid C 225
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.