Being naturally cynical we were sceptical of the claims made for various ‘energy’ products whether drinks or bars, also the price is a little off-putting when we can buy a pack of six of our favourite choc-chip cake bars for the price of one energy bar. All this changed however after we tried the Science-in-Sport ‘Go’ drink.
‘Go’ is supplied as a powder and is very easy to dilute to the recommended 6% strength using the SIS plastic mixing bottle. Caution, if you make it too concentrated it becomes much more viscous, difficult to drink and basically doesn’t seem to work. I take water in the Camelbak and carry ‘Go’ in the plastic mixing bottle in the back-pack. After every 2 hours of riding drink 1/4 of a litre of ‘Go’. There is not an incredible Hulk transformation but 5 minutes after drinking it the hills are not as painful, and the levels of concentration for tricky trails are significantly increased, everything just becomes significantly more enjoyable. Basically you get a new spring in the step so to speak. The results last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Whatever is in it, it works and does exactly as claimed in the bottle; in addition it is pretty effective at helping to cure hangovers! A winner.
The Lemon & Lime flavour is our favourite as the taste is less synthetic than the others. ‘Go’ is now a regular sight on our rides. Well worth trying.
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