By Ed Pavelka HOT! More flavors, better taste Easy to mix (no blender) Vitamins, minerals, protein They work for me NOT! Could cause gastric disturbances Unnecessary use of food color www.accelerade.com Company: PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc. Price: $24 for 28-serving size Flavors: orange, lemon-lime, fruit punch, Source: bike shops, catalogs How obtained: sample from company RBR…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! Easy to mix and drink Faster to assimilate than solid food Contains vitamins, minerals, protein Seems to work NOT! Could cause gastric disturbances doesn’t seem to work as well as its hype www.enduroxr4.com Price: $40 for 28-serving size Flavors: orange, lemon lime, fruit punch Source: bike shops, catalogs How obtained: cold…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher HOT! Easy-to-use recovery tool Keeps legs fresher on tours Socks can be worn with street clothes Compression works! (at least in my mind) NOT! Putting on, taking off socks is a workout Leg sleeves can shrink if not laundered correctly Not exactly a “fashion statement” A bit pricey…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! Lightly sweet flavor Dissolves easily No stomach upset Provides easily digested calories NOT! Some riders may want food, too www.tailwindnutrition.com Price: 50-serving size (3 pounds): $34.99; three-pack of single-use packets: $10.50 Flavors: Organic Lemon, Berry, Mandarin Orange, Naked (no flavor) Contents (per one scoop serving): Calories: 100 Sodium: 303 mg…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher http://www.clifbar.com/products/clif-shot/organic-energy-foodCost: Savory flavors: $18.00 for 6 pouches; Sweet flavors: $13.75 for 6 pouchesHow Obtained: review samples from companyAvailable: online and retailRBR Sponsor: noTime tested: over a few weeks’ workouts Outside-the-Box Organic Alternatives to Gels and Bars…
