Not sure what the difference is between an electrolyte drink and a carbohydrate drink? We take you through the options for the best energy drink for cycling...
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What is bonking?
This term 'bonking' refers to extreme fatigue that’s triggered by hitting the wall or the ‘bonk’.
It's a condition that hits even the best cyclists at one time or another – Chris Froome was famously penalised during 2013 Tour de France after Richie Porte picked up some energy gels for him inside the last 5km of Alpe d'Huez. Risking a penalty was worth 'avoiding the bonk'...
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