Myprotein Tri Carb

Myprotein has a beautifully simple way of naming their products and TriCarb is no different. It's a mixture of three slow and fast release carbohydrates to keep you hydrated on your rides. With added electrolytes it's ideal for exercising in warmer climes as well.

Maltodextrin and fructose provide the quick replenishment of carbs in the saddle working with the slower release of the Palitinose (to give it its trade name) to keep your muscles topped up with energy.

In terms of performance it does a pretty good job mainly because it is so palatable and gentle on the stomach that you can happily drink plenty of it without finding it sickly or overly sweet. We had the Summer Fruits flavour though you can also get Tropical or Unflavoured versions.

With the mix of carbs TriCarb is intended as an endurance drink for rides of two hours or more. The two faster-releasing carbs keeping you going in the short term with the Palitinose storing energy up for later when you're going to need it most.

I did find it useful on shorter rides too though when the effort levels are high, intervals and that kind of thing. The 500mg per serving of electrolytes have been proven to help the body absorb water more easily which could be the reason why it works so well for short hard efforts where you are sweating lots.

It is available in both 800g or 1.6kg pouches and represents pretty good value for money at 78p per 700ml mix / 50g serving especially considering the benefits you get from using it.

On the whole the TriCarb is a good value carb drink that works well for short, high intensity rides to long distance epic miles. The fact that it is so easy to drink and mix is another major plus meaning you really find it easy to keep drinking.

Verdict

Simple to drink, thirst quenching and value for money energy drink for both long and short rides.