Originally Posted by
El Segundo
Never had really severe cramps until this past Saturday on a 45 mile MS ride. I was 42 miles into the ride when cramps in both quads stopped me and I could not bend legs or get off the bike. The weather was high 80's and I had been hydrating well all morning and eating fruit at the rest stops.
A young rider stopped to check on me and offered some Hammer Gel which he said would work fast. I have never tried the stuff but was pretty desperate so I went for it. In 3 or 4 minutes the cramps were easing up and I was able to finish the ride at a good pace with my Good Samaritian.
Anyone have any opinions about the Hammer products?
I have been using Hammer products for years. Mainly gels, recoverite, and enduralites, a hydration aid. Now they have a new fizz product bit I haven't tried it yet. You won't find any stuff in their products you can't pronounce, if you know what I mean.