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NFBC Forums
Forums > General > Training & Nutrition
Subject: Make your own power gel
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PaulCal
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04/26/2007 17:31:49  
I was doing some research on gels and bars the other night and ran across this website on making your own power gel. It appears the guy has done his homework and provides data on the ingredients as well as a recipe. For those willing to make a little mess in the kitchen, it's a far less expensive alternative.

http://www.summitpost.org/article/239378/home-made-power-gels-energy-for-less.html

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go."
T.S. Elliot
bpwill
Posts:55
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Super User
05/01/2007 07:12:26  
Great article! Thanks.
bwill
michael35511
Posts:5
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Moderate User
08/25/2007 14:33:49  

Good article...easy to understand.....

I'm going to make gel...

Appreciate you putting the article on the website !!!

michael35511
Posts:5
Moderate User
Moderate User
09/08/2007 16:57:55  


I made the power gel and it works for me !!!!!!!!!

Used a GU pastic container

filled 75% of the container with Brown Rice Syrup
...25% with Agave Nectar and added 1 teaspoon of seasalt.. bought it all at a Native Sun store

Got caffine pills -- 2 cups of coffee strength--- at Walmart Pharmacy...

I would estimate cost is 1/3 or less than buying the packaged GU...Shot...whatever a person uses...

I take the caffine pill and then a squeeze of the goop.....only one pill at the start...then goo when I feel the need.....can hang with VeloBrew B now.....

It tastes bitter but it works and that is all I care about... it really does the job......gives me instant energy !!!!! Thanks much......
Depot
Posts:116
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Super User
08/20/2009 05:17:12  
Great article Paul. It gets a bit technical if you read the entire thing, but I found it interesting nonetheless.

It even tells you where to find the reusable tubes!
Larry Clark, Ride Leader of Record
NFBC Ride Director for 2009
2009 1st Place Male/Overall Mileage Winner: 11,605 miles
Depot
Posts:116
Super User
Super User
11/10/2009 07:05:24  
Had a lot of trouble finding the brown rice syrup on my side of town but finally located a mom and pop health food store with it. Went to K-Mart and bought 3 x 3oz. reusable airline-qualified clear containers for 3 bucks. Can't wait to try this!
Larry Clark, Ride Leader of Record
NFBC Ride Director for 2009
2009 1st Place Male/Overall Mileage Winner: 11,605 miles
Depot
Posts:116
Super User
Super User
01/02/2010 08:27:45  
Tried it and can't say I realized any noticable difference. Also the stuff was so thick I had to take the cap off the flask to suck it out. Didn't care much for the taste either.
Larry Clark, Ride Leader of Record
NFBC Ride Director for 2009
2009 1st Place Male/Overall Mileage Winner: 11,605 miles
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