How to fuel and hydrate at the same time, plus our buyer’s guide <\/p>
The best energy drinks for cycling help you meet your fuelling and, to a lesser extent, hydration needs in one.<\/p>\n
These days, carb drinks taste pretty good too. Thanks to improved formulas, they are less likely to cause stomach trouble, provided you use them properly.<\/p>\n
Despite their elite connotations, energy drinks aren\u2019t just for amateurs. Sports nutrition experts recommend amateurs use them pretty much every day to ensure adequate carb intake.<\/p>\n
With so many energy drinks on the market, it\u2019s hard to choose the right one(s) for you: all contain carbohydrates, but in differing quantities and ratios, while some contain electrolytes and others don\u2019t.<\/p>\n
To help narrow down your choice, we\u2019ve tested dozens of cycling energy drinks by guzzling bidon after bidon on all manner of rides.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve picked our favourites based on factors including carbohydrate content and ratio, price per serving and taste.<\/p>\n
For more advice on how to choose an energy drink for cycling, head to our buyer\u2019s guide at the bottom of the article.<\/p>\n
Andy Blow, sports scientist and co-founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration, and Dr Tim Podlogar, nutritionist for Bora-Hansgrohe WorldTour team, have helped us answer some common questions surrounding energy drinks.<\/p>\n