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How to Fuel a Backyard Ultra: A Loop-by-Loop Guide

Backyard ultra fuelling, made simple: 60–90g carbs and 500–750ml of fluid every loop, plus how to taper, carb load and build an hour-by-hour plan. ...

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How to Train Your Gut to Handle 90g of Carbs an Hour

Your gut is trainable, just like your legs. Learn how to build up to 90g of carbs per hour without stomach trouble — a step-by-step...

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22g, 30g or 45g? How to Choose Your Veloforte Gel by Carbs Per Hour

High-carb fuelling has changed endurance sport. Here's why 90g of carbs an hour is the new standard, the science behind it, and how to do...

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The Rise of High-Carb Fuelling: Why 90g an Hour Is Endurance's New Standard

High-carb fuelling has changed endurance sport. Here's why 90g of carbs an hour is the new standard, the science behind it, and how to do...

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Energy Gel Alternatives That You’ll Actually Enjoy Using

If, like us, you’ve been searching for another way, you’ve come to the right place because we’ve rounded up some of the best energy gel...

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Energy Gels for Running: Everything You Need To Know

Running gels are great for long distances but can be an unpleasant experience causing gastric distress for many. Learn the right way to use sports...

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How Many Carbs Per Hour Do You Actually Need? The 30/60/90g Guide for Runners and Cyclists

How many carbs per hour do you really need? A simple 30/60/90g guide for runners and cyclists, matched to your session length, intensity and goals....

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Choose Your Gel: 22g vs 30g — Which Veloforte Gel for Your Race Plan

22g or 30g? Compare Veloforte's energy gels and match the right one to your carbs-per-hour race plan. Meet Rosso, our new 30g high-carb gel. ...

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Six expert tips for staying motivated with winter training

With shorter days and colder nights, training can become harder than ever to stay disciplined. This article brings you 6 top tips from an experienced...

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What Is Carb Loading?

A simple guide to explain exactly what carb loading is and the best way to ensure you start your event with your glycogen stores full....

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8 Tips to help you make the most of cycling gels

Whether it’s a long training ride, the back-country or a sportive you’re tackling, if you want to go the distance in the saddle, you need...

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What Is Maltodextrin? Natural Carb Alternatives for Fuelling

Maltodextrin is a common food additive that is widely used in the food industry. In this article we'll uncover the truth about maltodextrin and why...

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6 problems with traditional energy gels solved

Traditional energy gels have a wide range of undesirable side effects... tummy trouble, artificial taste, gloopy texture – often all three. Forget about them all,...

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6 Best Running Gel Belts in 2022

  Whether you’re training or racing, the moment your runs start ticking above the 90 minute mark, you need a way to top up your...

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High5 vs SiS vs Veloforte: Which Energy Gels Are Best For You?

Energy gels are broadly designed to do the same job: get energy into your body fast so you can perform at your best for longer....

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