Originally Posted by
Machka
I liked HEED from my very first taste, and it sat well with me from my very first ride onward. It was such a wonderful relief to drink HEED rather than the other stuff (several different types of sports drinks) I had been drinking.
I agree. It was always good. Very mild. On my first century about a month ago they had Gatorade and it pissed me off. Way too strong.
Originally Posted by
jackjollyy
Sports drinks have been around a long time and for many athletes they're more convenient than energy gels. Unfortunately, most sport drinks are not much more than artificially coloured sugar water that does little to aid your performance and even less for your health. But HEED as a healthy alternative to keep you hydrated.
This, too.