Mid Ride Energy Boost

[zk6760]

Hey All

Yesterday I was on a uphill-in and downhill-out ride and noticed that after I finished the uphill I wasn't necessarily exhausted; I had more gas to guzzle. However.. I was definitely fatigued.. it was hard to keep full concentration on my downhill - the most dangerous part.

Is there anything out there that can quickly get me back up to speed? Those energy shots? Anything?

It's not that I dont have enough energy per se as I could keep riding, it's that my concentration seems to be difficult to keep at 100% by the time I'm ready for downhill.

Thoughts? Does this happen to anyone else?

Thanks!

[Orthoguy]

A couple orange Shot Blocks will normally do the trick for me. It's a nice little energy hit and the caffeine is helpful for concentration.

[zk6760]

Sweet! Never knew about these before - will have to give them a try!

[gaba]

I like GU Roctane gels. I can really feel them about 15-20 min after I take one.

[slimfaster]

Caffeine is what you are looking for. If you are behind on calories, nothing is going to give you that quick boost other than caffeine. Other option would be to stay on top of your calories earlier in the ride and you might have had the concentration later.