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SPEED KIT · 05

Nutrition Plan

Heat, wind and a long day on the dikes. Plan the whole day before you pin a number on.

RECOMMENDED · NUTRITION

Perfect Fuel

Maurten products are developed to help athletes bypass their fueling limitations. Here is the perfect fuel nutrition plan tailored for the Gravel Grain event.

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Gel 100
25 g of carbohydrate per sachet in patented Hydrogel Technology. Six ingredients — no added colours, preservatives or flavours. Box of 12 servings.Shop
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Drink Mix 160
40 g of carbohydrate per 500 ml of water, using Hydrogel Technology. Box of 18 servings.Shop
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Gel 100 CAF 100
The caffeinated Gel 100. On the 130 km, alternate it with the standard Gel 100.Shop
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Drink Mix 320
The higher-carbohydrate drink mix. On the 130 km, use it to keep fluid and energy high.Shop
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Solid 160
Solid nutrition for the long distance. Adds texture and breaks up flavor monotony.Shop
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Bicarb System
Taken before the start of the 130 km.Shop
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FUELLING STRATEGY

Plan the whole day before you pin a number on

Each feed zone for the Gravel Grain event will be fully stocked with water, energy drinks, sodas, and local rice cakes to sustain you through the challenges of the course.

INTERMEDIATE · 4 HOURS

80 km

Example plan for an intermediate rider finishing in about 4 hours.

Before the start: 3 hrs before: 1 Drink Mix 32015 min before: 1 Solid 160 / 1 Gel 160
0–1 hr: 1 Drink Mix 320
1–2 hr: ¾ Drink Mix 320
2–3 hr: ¾ Drink Mix 320
3–4 hr: ½ Drink Mix 320 + 1 Gel 160
Total: 80 g carbs per hour · 320 g carbs
Race pack: 4× Drink Mix 3201× Solid 1601× Gel 1601× 500 ml bidon

INTERMEDIATE · 5 HOURS · EST. 26 KPH

130 km

Example plan for an intermediate rider finishing in about 5 hours, at roughly 26 kph.

Before the start: 3 hrs before: 1 Drink Mix 32015 min before: 1 Solid 160 / 1 Gel 160
0–1 hr: ½ Drink Mix 320 + 1 Gel 160
1–2 hr: ½ Drink Mix 320 + 1 Solid 160
2–3 hr: ¾ Drink Mix 320
3–4 hr: ¾ Drink Mix 320
4–5 hr: ½ Drink Mix 320 + 1 Gel 160
Total: 81 g carbs per hour · 400 g carbs
Race pack: 4× Drink Mix 3202× Solid 1602× Gel 1601× 500 ml bidon