{"id":7530,"date":"2022-06-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpmigr.edinburghbicycle.com\/blog\/how-fuel-your-ride"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:11:09","slug":"how-fuel-your-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/ebco\/blog\/how-fuel-your-ride","title":{"rendered":"How To Fuel Your Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nutrition can seem like a complex topic, and it varies person to person, but these products from Torq are always a great starting point for your fuelling strategy. <\/b><\/p>\n

After 1.5\u20132 hours of exercising, your body will have depleted its carbohydrate store and energy levels will start to drop rapidly. To be able to ride strongly beyond this time, it\u2019s crucial to keep fuelling. Here are some tips!<\/p>\n

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These replenish carbohydrates and sugars better than any other method and are a classic approach for a reason. The explore bar has slow-release energy from the organic oats whilst having less than half the fat of a traditional flapjack. This makes it a tasty, healthy option and most of Torq\u2019s products are suitable for Vegans. Another alternative is gels. These make for an easy on-the-go method for fuelling that won\u2019t have you chewing for ages whilst trying to breathe up hills!<\/p>\n

Torq have a handy system to help you power up without having to count calories \u2013 If you consume 2 to 3 \u2018Torq units\u2019 (dependent on effort) per hour, this will keep you fuelled for your ride without dipping too heavily into your body\u2019s natural energy stores.<\/p>\n

2.) Energy drink mix<\/h5>\n

The drink mix from Torq provides additional carbs and electrolytes and comes in a variety of flavours, including natural orange and natural lime & lemon. The energy from the drink is enough to reduce your food intake drastically and is a hassle-free method of staying on top of your energy levels.<\/p>\n

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3.) Torq Recovery<\/h5>\n

Did you know that your muscles actually rebuild and get stronger when you\u2019re off the bike, not on it? Torq Recovery drink powder recharges and refuels the muscles, so you\u2019ll be ready to go again after heavy exercise. Torq uses the ideal blend of 3:1 carbohydrate to whey protein and doesn\u2019t skimp on the expensive ingredients to provide one of the best recovery drinks on the market. If you\u2019re planning consecutive hard days of riding, such as a race or cycling trip, this will help you rebuild to get the best from yourself every day!<\/p>\n

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