Hey several of you have asked about the Gels that I carry, and have had great success with.

Here it is:

1 pound maltodextrin (can purchase at the beer supply shop next to the Super Cool Bike shop.)

1/2 cup of sugar (can substitute with Brown Sugar, or other short chain sugars, honey)

1/2 teaspoon Light Salt (sodium/potassium chloride)

10 ounces (+/-) hot water

Flavoring. (to taste with either cocoa powder, banana extract, vanilla, etc)

Put hot water in blender, add the other ingredients and blend until smooth. Place in flasks

Keep in the refrigerator until needed.

I like making my own gels as I know exactly what I'm taking during a long ride. I only get what I need and have had very good results with this product.

I have heard of some riders adding whey powder, for instant protein, for very long rides, but I haven't tried it.

Good luck,

Doug Folkerth

Remember the 8 hours of Labor Mt. Bike Race Labor Day (out at San Felasco, Alachua Florida)

Also The Tour De Felasco is coming up in January. Limited # of registrations. So watch for registration opening on or about Oct 1.

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