Tailwind is on course
By Tim Grassley
We are happy to announce Tailwind Nutrition as the official liquid nutrition sponsor of the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic! Tailwind provides hydration, fuel and recovery products to keep you going and feeling great throughout your races and adventures. We will have Tailwind Endurance Fuel on course at all of BBC aid stations.
Using Endurance Fuel satisfies your caloric, electrolyte and hydration needs. It is designed to be incredibly easy on the digestive system. The primary energy sources are dextrose (glucose) and sucrose, with a full complement of electrolytes. This approach to fueling has been the solution for many athletes, allowing them to avoid the dreaded gut bomb, bonking and nausea that can come with more extended endurance events. Tailwind Endurance Fuel is vegan, gluten-free and non-gmo.
If you have questions about using Tailwind, using it during the ride or trying it out before the ride feel free to email Tailwind at supportcrew@tailwindnutrition.com. Â
How to use Tailwind
Tailwind Nutrition’s Endurance Fuel will be in large, marked coolers at all aid stations. Here is how to use it:
Endurance Fuel is meant to be used during your activity. It supplies all of the calories, electrolytes and water you need each hour. The concentration of Endurance Fuel in the coolers at the aid station will be 200 calories, 630mg of Sodium, 180mg of Potassium, 52mg of Calcium and 24mg of Magnesium per 24oz of water. A standard bike bottle is 24oz. A standard soft flask is 17oz.
Tailwind suggests consuming 200-300 calories per 20-24oz of water each hour of exercise over 1 hour. Whether you decide to use strictly Endurance Fuel or a combination of fueling options, we suggest staying within this caloric and hydration range.