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Race Day Fuel

During competition, consider these tasty, easy-to-carry and easily digestible food options.

Stopping for food midway through an easy training ride is an important ritual, but it’s not a practical re-fuelling strategy on race day. During competition, consider these tasty, easy-to-carry and easily digestible food options.

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Energy Gel – $2.40
GU
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One of the early proponents of the energy gel format, GU continues to innovate with new flavours and caffeine levels ranging from zero for the Strawberry Banana and Lemon Lime flavours to 40mg for Espresso Love.

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Accel Gel – $2.00
Accelerade
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With its patented 4:1 carb-to-protein formula, Accel Gel offers a fuelling solution for riders that feel they need something more than just carbs in their gel. Caffeine addicts will appreciate the Chocolate flavour’s 20mg hit.

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Hammer Gel – $2.00
Hammer Nutrition
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Gluten-free and vegan friendly, Hammer Gel is a great energy option for riders with these specific dietary requirements. Caffeine-craving cyclists get a 25mg fix with the Tropical flavour or a double dose (50mg) with the aptly-named Espresso flavour.