[GrandTourer]

New to this forum – is there no search facility?

What are your preferences for drinking while cycling? I normally drink Isostar Lemon but having just run out finding availability online very difficult, not sure if there are import problems related to Brexit.

The best option I can find is a site called sport-max.co.uk that will ship 1500g bags from Poland but are there now tariff implications?

Or what alternatives would you recommend?

Thanks,

GT

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[Pilot Pete]

I do a lot of longer rides

I do a lot of longer rides (100 miles plus) and that requires regular food and drink. My preference is for one bidon of energy/ electrolyte drink and one of water, topping each up as I need them. I did 155 miles on Thursday with 7500′ of climbing. It was warm but not really hot, but I went through three bidons of energy drink and three of water, plus a coffee and a coke on a cafe stop. My bidons are 600ml, so that’s 3.6ltrs of fluid, plus the cafe stop liquid. I also downed a pint of water when I got home and had a couple of cups of tea!

Having been through several brands over the years I have settled on Bulk Powders Hydration Drink as the most pleasant tasting, easily digestible and best value. It contains a fast release blend of carbs plus electrolytes and vitamin B6.

They always have offers on and with the link below, selecting a 5kg bag works out at 30p per 500ml bidon (that’s the recommended ratio, I just top it up to fill my 600ml bidons). You can get a tenner off with your first order too! My last bag worked out at 20p per serving. You can’t get a cheaper, quality energy drink than that. 

https://www.bulk.com/uk/complete-hydration-drink.html

It mixes really easily with a simple shake of the bidon and doesn’t clump or go lumpy. I prefer the orange flavour, but they do a mixed Berry as well.

[Awavey]

water

water

[matthewn5]

I only drink water on rides

I only drink water on rides these days. I’ve tried all the isotonic drinks and so on, sometimes had one bottle of carb drink and one water, but now just water and food: bananas, High5 bars, and so on. Never liked the taste of energy drinks.

[Sriracha]

I’m with Ronaldo on this;
I’m with Ronaldo on this; agua!
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/16/cristiano-ronaldo-snubs-coca-cola-billions-wiped-off-drink-giants-market-value

[Steve K]

Big standard orange squash
Big standard orange squash for me.

[Hirsute]

There is a search function.
There is a search function.
Don’t expect great results though. Try Google with site : road.cc

[Simon E]

Water.

Water.

The only drink that gets a thumbs-up from my dentist.

[ktache]

Lots of water, tea in an

Lots of water, tea in an insulated stainless steel bottle, long ride cold can of coke in a can cozy.

Real food too, homemade brownies and flapjacks, and sandwiches.  Jelly Babies for something to carry around “just in case”.  Bananas in BananaGuards.

[roboito]

I use the same stuff. It
I use the same stuff. It seems to do the job, on cycles over about three hours I’ll bring a few fig rolls too. I have high five citrus at the moment but I’ve had the berry one before, both flavours are fine. The only other one I’ve tried is Torq citrus, I didn’t like it.

[hawkinspeter]

I use the High-5 big tubs

I use the High-5 big tubs from Wiggle: https://www.wiggle.co.uk/high5-energy-drink-powder-22kg-1

(2.2Kg for £20.99)

I’ve only tried the Citrus flavour which is pleasant enough.

[wtjs]

I follow hero Graeme Obree’s

I follow hero Graeme Obree’s recommendations which I heard once on some interview- I take a sandwich or some other food, and some water. Of course, most of the time I’m not racing others.

[aegisdesign]

Decathlon’s Aptonia ISO+ is

Decathlon’s Aptonia ISO+ is comparable but cheaper. Similarly not as sickly sweet as some energy drinks. If you’ve a store locally then it’s usually in stock and in a sale even when their website says it’s out of stock online.

My local ‘Home Bargains’ has been selling Science in Sport hydro tabs in amongst the ridiculous protein body builder nonsense. I can’t remember how much but it was something daft like £1.49 instead of the £7 RRP.

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