WHAT DO TRIATHLETES CONSUME ON THE BIKE?
Triathlon
ENERGY
GELS
ENERGY GEL
These are very common. Usually 1-200 calories & some caffine in an easy to slurp down gel pack. From fruit to dessert flavors, there's one for everyone.
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ENERGY
CHEWS
OK, NOT THOSE...
Not Starburst, but there are companies like Gu and Stinger thatn make little square chews full of sodium, caffine & electrolytes for those that don't like the gels.
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ENERGY
BAR
FOR THE REAL FOOD FEEL
Don't like gels and chews? That's ok - there are bars too. Power bars, energy bars, grain bars, you name it. As long as it's got protein, carbs, and tastes good - you've got a winner.
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ELECTRO-LYTE
TABS
DISSOLVABLE TABS
Tabs for your water that release electrolytes, sugars and carbs into your drink so you can hydrate with much more than water. You'll need it to replenish lost nutrients - it might as well taste good too!
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WEIRD
STUFF
AS LONG AS IT WORKS
There are roasted russet potatoes with mustard, olive oil soaked peppers, crackers with cream cheese... you name it - people have eaten it during Ironman. Ultimately - do what works for you and your body, even if it's weird.
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