Update: Fuelling Strategy…

Two weeks ago I brought you my fuelling strategy. This weekend, prior to the Dragon Ride I decided made a snap decision to review the policy and make it less “energy product based”. In short, while the strategy works in terms of numbers (kilocalories and grams of carbs), I felt it could be improved in terms of taste.

So, firstly, out goes at least one energy bar – to be replaced by a Kipling/McVities butter flapjack – a vast improvement, I took a bite into it on the ride and it actually tasted good! Praise that cannot be applied to the energy bars. Secondly, a couple of packets of Sports Beans (from the makers of Jelly Beans) – they pack a similar punch to an energy gel, yet taste like sweeties!! – have been introduced instead of a couple of gels. And finally, Nuun – electrolyte replacement tablets – are now being added to my drinks to help avoid cramps.