FAQ: How do I use the GT Gel with the pocket bottle (decanting bottle) for MTB or road cycling, trail or road running
- PS: (If you’re an Enduro Rider (Roof of Africa/ Romanics /Impi etc), go here for GT Gel instructions – it is different!).
With GT Gel, you can race with JUST WATER in your water bottles for hours on end!
ONE little pocket bottle of GT Gel will fuel you for 3 hours at a time!
Firstly… What is GT Gel? A brief recap…
GT Gel is a soft, liquid energy gel that is high in electrolytes, designed for athletic performance in African heat!
GT Gel is comprised of a blend of carbohydrates for stable blood sugar throughout your race/session. It also contains significant amounts of magnesium glycinate and sodium to prevent dehydration, cramping and hyponatraemia. Green Tea (GT) is included for immune protection and BCAAs to prevent muscle breakdown during extended events.
GT Gel is a gel designed in Africa for Africa!
With GT Gel, you can race/train with JUST water in your water-bottles or hydration pack.
HOW?
Simply decant from the GT Gel flask into the little re-usable “pocket bottle”.
(Once opened, store the GT flask in the refrigerator).
Each little re-usable pocket bottle holds 110mls: This is enough to fuel ~3 hours of racing/training with a moderate-to-high heart-rate. (i.e. approximately 30km of running; or 3 hours of road cycling or MTB).
Take little sips of GT Gel intermittently, finishing the pocket bottle slowly over 3 hours. Continue hydrating with water as usual. Water assists absorption. (See hydration suggestions below)
The re-usable pocket bottles are available with different coloured lids so that you can plan and follow a fueling regime during a long event.
No sticky fingers! (or pockets). No litter!
Each 300ml flask of GT Gel contains enough to race approx. 6-10 hours on just water alone, depending on the intensity and nature of the sport.
You may wish to use your favourite sports drink (EnduraPower) alongside GT Gel….This is how:
Top up the electrolyte and carbohydrate content your sports drink by sipping GT Gel throughout the event. This is a great option if you prefer to water-down your sports drink because it has become too sweet during the event.
Avoiding taste fatigue during long events – like Cape Epic:
Start the event and complete 2-3 hours on our NO (and/or) low flavour EnduraPower, (Neutral Quench or Lemonade) then switch to GT Gel and JUST WATER for the rest of the day.
Suggested Hydration Rate:
Always ensure adequate hydration to assist absorption!
It has been suggested that you hydrate according to bodyweight, your sport and individual requirements. Suggestions have included 8ml-10ml fluid/kg of bodyweight/hr. (This varies widely according to individual requirements/preferences and the nature or intensity of your sport).
For example, if you weigh:
60kgs – SUGGEST drink approx 480ml-600ml water per hour
75kgs – SUGGEST drink approx 600ml-750ml water per hour
100kgs – SUGGEST drink approx 800ml-1 litre per hour
Note: An extreme sport, such as Enduro (ie motorbike) riding, may require higher hydration rates = 10ml-11ml fluid/kg of bodyweight/hr.
For best athletic performance, always GT Gel use together with EnduraShake, EnduraPower, PaceLyte, Souties and Joobies.
11 Reasons to enjoy the little decanting GT Gel bottle (as opposed to the old sachet idea)
