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Enduro Riders: How to use GT Gel …
GT Gel is formidable for preventing cramps and maintaining performance with a high heart-rate, when racing Enduros in extreme heat: It contains high electrolytes (including magnesium glycinate), a blend of stable carbs and BCAAs. GT Gel is low flavour with a soft texture and is so very easy to swallow.
(Note: The instructions below are specifically for Enduro riders…If however, you’re doing other high heart-rate sports – such as MTB or road cycling, trail or road running, go here for GT Gel instructions)
Suggested Dosage for Enduro Riders:
Because of the high-intensity nature of Enduros, you need to use GT Gel in addition to EnduraPower in your hydration pack.
Use GT Gel like so: Fill the little pocket bottle (aka the 2-stroke bottle) with GT Gel and take a sip before the start and intermittently throughout the Enduro ride/event – whenever you have a gap… like so…
- Take a swig before the start to help lessen arm-pump.
- Take a swig whenever there is a bottle-neck.
- Take a swig when picking your lines.
- Whenever you’re waiting – for whatever reason.
- Take more frequent swigs if you’re cramping.
Remember to use GT Gel in addition to drinking EnduraPower (6 scoops) in your 3 litre hydration pack.
EnduraPower goes in your hydration pack whilst GT Gel is decanted into the 2-stroke bottle and sipped from time-to-time. Keep the 2-stroke bottle in your handlebars bag, or in a pocket that’s easy to get to.
EnduraPower A quick reminder: Hydrate with EnduraPower according to bodyweight….For enduro riding, this has been highly recommended:
Bodyweight x 10ml or 11ml /hr. (This may vary widely according to personal preference, ambient temperature etc)
For example, if you weigh 90kgs, then you should drink 900ml -1 litre of EnduraPower per hour.
Therefore, your 3 litre hydration pack should last you ~3.5 hours.
Fill up your hydration pack with EnduraPower at each DSP.
When you use GT Gel conjunction with EnduraPower, the little 2-stroke bottle filled with GT Gel (110mls) should last you ~4-6 hours of Enduro riding, depending on the intensity.
(Do remember that GT Gel is used in addition to EnduraPower in your hydration pack).
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