I use banana flavored GU because they don't have caffeine and by chance I found them to be the best tasting of the GU brand gels. After I found the banana flavored GU I stopped trying others. I have to stay away from caffeine or I'll be up all night.

I've been taking some Gatorade on my rides along with a bottle of water and it seems to be helpful. I bought a big can of the powder (enough to make 9 gallons) for less than $9 dollars. I use less than the package calls for and it tastes pretty good, not too sweet. I stuff a granola bar in my saddle bag too.

It is not recomended to wash down your gels with "sports drinks" as this can lead to dehydration. When you do this water is pulled from the body to equalize osmonic presure. Use water to chas gels and salt tabs down.

gahhh cant decide...

Choclate cherry or strawberry-kiwi. I CANT DECIDE!!!!!!

help

Neva Mind!

I aske dmy mom and she said always go with the chocolate (I knew that it was at least ok because someone talked about it and performance)

You must've come across some bad Banana Peach. That flavor is their (CarBoom) best I think...with Apple Cinnamon a close second.

uh oh, crap I better love this chocolate cherry!

The wording of the above statement makes me cringe.

lol you carzy mod you!

E-gel is great. They have a bunch of great flavors. The packets are a little bigger, but they are one of the best value per calorie and are balanced with electrolytes to keep you from bonking (maybe that's a runner's term, i dont know). Haven't tried their E-fuel, but if you use a camelbak then you can add water to make sure you have the right mix of electrolytes, sodium, carbs, etc. Its all on their website...which is actually very informative if you want to check it out. Free shipping and other discounts if you buy online...my referral number is 336623 if you do. I see it in most of the sports retailers around here, maybe because e-gel is based in CA.