Cycling Performance Drink Calculator

This Performance Drink Calculator helps cyclists and endurance athletes create custom sports drinks with the optimal ratio of Maltodextrin, Fructose, and Sodium Citrate based on scientific recommendations. For the full explanation read the article on this topic.

The solution is elegantly simple: mix maltodextrin, fructose, and sodium citrate, depending on the intensity and duration of your effort. This exploits dual intestinal transport pathways while keeping your gut comfortable during maximum efforts. All you need, but nothing more.

Cycling Performance Drink Calculator

350mL 550mL 750mL 1L

How many bottles do I need?

0.5

1.5

How many carbs per hour? 30g 60g 90g 120g

Which Glucose:Fructose ratio do you need?

2:1

1:1

0.8:1

How much sodium do you need?

Low

Medium

High

Add to Each Bottle

Mix these ingredients with water in each bottle and shake well. Add lemon juice, ginger or food flavor for some taste.

Maltodextrin — g

Fructose — g

Sodium Citrate — g

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