Energy & recovery drinks

A rich protein shake with Informed Sport certification, but the price is high

High-carb energy mix that's easy on the gut

Natural tasting, effective carb mix but requires vigorous shaking

A good choice if you like a sachet that provides a mild-tasting sports drink, but it doesn't mix that easily with water

Good hydration tablets with Informed Sport approval, though only available in one flavour

Very convenient and tasty recovery product that benefits from an easy-to-understand, organic ingredients list

Tastes great and gives a decent dose of energy, although it's pricier than most

Convenient but pricey way to effectively recover after a hard ride

Carbs, caffeine and electrolytes in an easy to mix drink, but we hope you like cola – it's the only flavour

Easy-mixing, great tasting protein powder that's easy to get and keep down, but comes at a premium price

Easy-to-mix, fast-acting protein drink

Easy to mix and very drinkable isotonic energy mix that works well

Delivers a huge amount of carbs with no fuss or issues, but it's expensive

Effective slow-release carb drink with added flavanol benefits, but it's pricey

Easy to mix, effective carbohydrate energy drink that tastes like water

Handy sachets for an innovative, oxygen-enhancing pre-ride drink, but the one flavour is limiting

Great tasting and easy to consume high-carb drink – but it's a pricey way to fuel

Effective, well priced and avoids the sickliness of many rivals

A tasty, effective hydration mix free from artificial additives – but pricey

Tastes okay, good consistency, no stomach issues and performance is fantastic

A superfuel that seems to work, but probably only accessible to or worthy of the super-wealthy and super-talented

A great tasting energy drink that sits well on the stomach and seems to do the job

A nicely flavoured hydration mix with the benefit of a small dose of carbohydrate – it's pricey though

A very powerful product with only a few small drawbacks, which you can soon get used to

Not quite the key to the 'Ultimate Sports Drink', but as a tool for drink customisation it's useful