In cycling, good nutrition can make the difference between a perfect day and an exhausting ordeal. That's why it's important to choose the right products to consume during your rides.
Among the popular products for endurance athletes, there are more and more sports nutrition options that use maple syrup as an energy source during physical activities. This is not surprising when you consider that our good old syrup contains a large source of easily digestible carbohydrates, electrolytes, and many antioxidants, making it a very effective bio-organic cocktail to energize you.
Interested in maple nutrition products? Here is our selection of the best foods using Canadians' favorite syrup!
For years, the man behind Rekarb has been using maple syrup during running events. Recognizing the effectiveness of this product, he wanted to allow all athletes access to this delicious carbohydrate source. He therefore made it his mission to produce healthy products free of additives, colorants, and preservatives. Today, we have Rekarb! Also available in cocoa flavor.
After several years of working in the maple syrup industry, the owner of Érablière au Boisé du Lac, Mario Plouffe, sought a way to combine all his passions: maple and trail running. He first developed trails on his land and invited people to come and walk and train there twice a week, thereby creating the Érablière au Boisé du Lac Trail Club. All that remained was to find the perfect product to allow his club members to enjoy the benefits of maple... This led to the creation of BRIX, the only 100% maple energy gel! Be aware, there are two servings in each packet.
FRUIT2 was born one morning trail running in Eastern Canada. The reactions of the runners on that cold autumn day convinced the founders that they had something special with their little fruit bar. By replacing glucose syrup with maple syrup, their new bar is one of their most delicious products. They love their maple product so much that they produced a video at its launch.
Watch it HERE !
Still up for the sugar shack?
Gu is certainly the company best known for its energy gels… and with a new flavor like bacon and maple, it's likely to remain popular for a while! Warning for true maple syrup lovers. This product unfortunately only contains "pole syrup" (imitation maple syrup).
Definitely a very trendy food in the sports world, maple syrup is making its way into athletes' diets in many forms. With all the options available, there's no need to wait for maple season to satisfy your craving for maple and enjoy its nutritional benefits!