Cycling Nutrition for Manuka Performance
Sports nutritionists generally recommend 30-60g carbs per hour during medium to intensive exercise.
In addition, research has shown that carbohydrate intake of 1.5g carbohydrates per kg body-weight immediately post exercise and a further 1.5g/kg after 2 hours improves post exercise recovery.
A blend of 2 or 3 carbohydrates improves re-hydration (eg: fructose and glucose).
It’s important to properly hydrate as part of taking carbohydrate mineral replacements. Optimal dilution is 200ml per 12g of carbohydrates.
Cycling Nutrition
Cycling Speed |
Usage/hour/kilo |
|
20 km/h |
8.0 kcal |
|
25 km/h |
10.0 kcal |
|
30 km/h |
13.0 kcal |
|
35 km/h |
17.0 kcal |
For example, a 70kg person's nutrition requirements would roughly be:
Cycling at 20km/hr for 1 hours = 560kcal
Heavy Fitness for 60 minutes = 630kcal
Running at 12km/hr for 60 minutes = 840kcal
Where Manuka Performance's Liquid Fuel excels:
Approx. 77g of carb / 100g
Approx. 40% fructose
Approx 30% glucose
GI 55 – moderate GI
Manuka Honey provides a unique and highly beneficial running nutrition. It's full of the right natural carbohydrates and energy. Check out our nutritional information for running here.