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How To Make Energy Gels Work For You – Fuel Like A Pro Cyclist

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• published: 30 Mar 2016
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Energy gels are the best ways to get a quick carbohydrate fix on the road. Here's how to make them work for you. Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Get exclusive GCN gear in the GCN store! http://gcn.eu/BuyGCNKit_ Sign up to the GCN newsletter: http://gcn.eu/gcnnewsletter Getting enough fuel while you're riding or racing isn't that easy. Firstly, carrying enough food can be difficult, next, consuming it at the right time isn't always easy, and, finally training your gut to take the fuel on board needs a bit of, well, training. Based on our racing careers and training, energy gels answer a lot of these questions; they're compact, give a quick hit of carbs and, isotonic gels are easy on your gut too. Here's our guide to making energy gels work for you – don't forget to SHARE this one with your friends if you find the advice useful. Watch more on GCN... Sportive advice ▶︎ http://gcn.eu/25wHFMB Our nutrition playlist ▶︎ http://gcn.eu/1V5sKEf Buy GCN winter kit, casual wear and accessories in the GCN Shop: http://gcn.eu/TheGCNShop Music: Jason Tarver - Moments To Remember: http://gcn.eu/1UCqQgd Matthew Corbett - Smooth Sheen: http://gcn.eu/1VTtJIm Paul Joseph - Super Smilers: http://gcn.eu/1UCr1b8 The Anomalies - Vibrations: http://gcn.eu/1CZRqlz Photos: © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ & ©Tim De Waele / http://www.tdwsport.com About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Santini cycling kit: http://gcn.eu/1SFf8PV Kask helmets: http://gcn.eu/1FrbcHK fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: http://gcn.eu/1tsXI7S and http://gcn.eu/1KxBGd5 SCOTT bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Btx0Bj Ridley bikes: http://gcn.eu/1EDbfPy Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/1Lc4HAj Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Oge4gz Muc-Off: http://gcn.eu/1XlT5Og Science in Sport: http://gcn.eu/1GrXo6n Ass Savers: http://gcn.eu/1XlTmkm Orbea bikes: http://gcn.eu/1oks6GH YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW GCN newsletter - http://gcn.eu/gcnnewsletter Leave us a comment below!