Some folks get through long rides and races without any supplements -- they must be freaks of nature. And everyone is different on what works best for them. None of our engines were built the same. My 4 cylinder runs fairly smoothly (smooth, but not fast -- especially on the uphills) with gels and Clif Shot and Hammergel got me through many rides. This year, something different caught my eye -- mainly 'cause its homemade and you control the ingredients (i.e., organic, fresh, "healthy" non GMO soybean protein). Last week was the maiden voyage of this potion, and my engines kept stoked throughout the whole ride with no hick-ups; so its going along again today for the ride to confirm this gel is a go for the season.
Gel with Protein - fills one 4 oz gel Flask
- 6 Tablespoons honey
- 5/8 teaspoon blackstrap molasses (I LUV this stuff and have been eating it for years. Its full of calcium, potassium, carbs and iron -- two tablespoons a day right out of the jar will cure all that ails you).
- 6 3/8 teaspoons soy protein
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- 1-3 Tablespoons water (to get it to the consistency you like).
Gel without Protein
- 7 1/3 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
- 1/10 teaspoon salt
Good stuff...fairly inexpensive too.
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