Favorite Cycling Nutrition

Nutrition is more important than ever in 2026. Gone are the days of 6-7 hour endurance rides with minimal carbohydrates, and in are the days of fueling as much as possible on the bike. (Pro-cyclists are now consuming upwards of 100g of carbohydrates per hour in-training and in-races.) The main benefit of proper fueling on the bike is the ability to maintain a higher power output for longer by preserving glycogen stores and stabilizing blood glucose. In simpler terms, carbohydrate intake on the bike allows cyclists to train harder, recover faster, and ultimately become fitter.

In this Article, I want to share my all-time favorite cycling nutrition. (Gels, bars, drink-mix, etc) I have tried almost every brand of cycling nutrition, and the best ones have the perfect balance of glucose/fructose and also contain around 40 - 50g of Carbohydrates. Most importantly, they are easily digestible and taste good!

Gels

1. Mnistry Gel 40
   1. 2:1 or 1:0.8 glucose-to-fructose ratio
   2. 40 grams of carbohydrates 
   3. The Mnistry Gel 40 is my favorite gel of all time. They contain the perfect sugar ratio along with 40g of carbs. The Mango and Apple Gels taste the best!
2. Neversecond C30 Energy Gel
   1. 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio
   2. 30 grams of carbohydrates 
   3. Neversecond make the best tasting gels on the list. My favorites are the Passion Fruit and Berry Neversecond Gels. They offer slightly fewer carbs than normal, but are very easy to eat and digest. (Often times, taste and digestibility are most important when it comes to cycling nutrition.)
3. Nduranz Nrgy Gel 45
   1.  1:0.8 glucose-to-fructose ratio
   2. 45 grams of carbohydrates 
   3. Nduranz offer one of the best value gels on the market. The gel includes 45g of carbs for 2,50€. Nduranz also use a 1:0.8 glucose-to-fructose ratio. Increasing fructose relative to glucose improves total carbohydrate delivery to muscles. In other words, a 1:0.8 glucose-to-fructose ratio allows higher carbohydrate intake than a typical 2:1 ratio due to the higher fructose content. (A 1:0.8 glucose-to-fructose ratio is recommended for interval or race days where power output is higher.)