Powerbar – Energy All Day Long
During the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde race nutrition and hydration were key to finishing strong especially when you are only on a two man team. This meant more riding and less time off inbetween laps to recover. During the race it was so hard to drink while on course because the singletrack was so [more...]
PowerBar Drink Mix Review…
I’ve tried a bunch of energy drinks over the years, and PowerBar Endurance and Recovery drink mix is the best I’ve used. A lot of other drinks are too sweet or upset my stomach, but the Endurance drink mix has just the right amount of ‘sweet’, and the Recovery drink is easy on my stomach [more...]
PowerBar Double Latte Energy Gels pack 3 fold energy perfection!!!
Long rides go soooo much smoother with a couple PowerBar Double Latte Energy Gels along the way. The flavor is not overly sweet like so many gels on the market. Could be the 2:1 glucose to fructose blend or the higher sodium content or the 2X caffeine but PowerBar’s Double Latte Energy Gel really seems [more...]
PowerBar Energy Bites – Long Lasting Energy
With all the recent snow here on the western slope of Colorado I decided to go on an alpine touring adventure up our local ski area that isn’t quite ready to open yet. I brought the PowerBar energy bites along with me because they are a simple way to eat while on the go skinning [more...]
Power to Push
It’s been said that the race is 90% mental. Racing mountain bikes and cyclocross certainly requires resilience, fortitude, and mental discipline. However, not even the power of positive thinking can fuel an empty tank. When it comes to priming the body pre-race, fueling working muscles during the toughest races, and replenishing the fuel stores post-workout, [more...]
Full of Electrolytes and not too SWEET
The Powerbar endurance drink has the right mix of electrolytes and carbs to keep you feeling good even when you are racing on the toughest MSC courses of Telluride and Snowmass, but has a smooth taste that doesn’t pucker you lips every time you take a swig from your water bottle. Many energy drinks are [more...]