Carbohydrates are the primary fuel during exercise and they’re essential to keep the body running.  In an endurance race, calories are key and getting enough is essential for performance.  Making sure to get plenty of carbohydrates both before and during the race is key, and proper nutrition on the bike also helps shorten recovery time, which is very important in a multi-day event.  In addition to carbohydrates, a small amount of protein during exercise can help speed recovery.

Most sports drinks contain some form of sugars – which is a good thing. Recent research indicated a combination of carbohydrates may work best – e.g. maltodextrin (a very rapidly metabolized glucose polymer) and fructose rather than just maltodextrin or just sucrose alone.

Herbalife24 Prolong is the official on-course sports drink at Leadville. It has a subtle, easy-to-drink flavor, plus provides all the carbohydrates and electrolytes your body needs to sustain during a race like Leadville.