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How many carbs do I need per hour?Updated a month ago


When you need to figure out how many carbs you'd need to consume per hour, calculate your approx time: how long it'll take you to finish your event and use our guide to calculate how many grams of carbs you need per hour.

Carb intake we recommend for training and racing

Exercise under 90min: 30-45g/hr
Between 90-150min: 60-70g/hr
Over 150min: 90g/hr or more

Note: 1 x gel = 25-50g of carbs depending on the brand.

Read this article to get a better understanding on your carb needs!
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