Description Using GU during your regular workouts will keep your mind alert and active, and your muscles going strong. GU gives the most concentrated form of immediate energy with no stomach bulk or distress, is quickly and efficiently absorbed, and will maintain your blood sugar at the optimal level for a great workout start to finish.
During a workout or race, no matter what type, you need to quickly absorb carbohydrate-based calories to replace the glucose you are burning at 400 - 600 per hour or you will begin to lose concentration and energy. The fat, fiber and protein found in bars are very slow to absorb and create unwanted bulk in the stomach. GU is created for the body during exercise, and because of its form and ingredients is absorbed much faster than a bar so you will feel the energy almost immediately.
GU Energy Gel contains maltodextrin, the best complex carbohydrate for delivering energy to working muscles. GU also contains the optimal balance of carbohydrates for the body during exercise: 80% complex/20% simple. It is this balance of maltodextrin and fructose in GU that delivers a quick rise in blood sugar and maintains that glucose level for up to 45 minutes during exercise.
By simply adding GU to your normal workout routine - one packet 15 minutes before starting then one packet every 45 minutes or so - you will feel strong and energized, be able to maintain your effort throughout the workout, feel better when you finish, and recover quickly for your next workout. If you want to have a good workout you have to supply your body with the right fuel - GU Energy Gel.
GU Energy Gel is sold is boxes of 24 gels. Available in a wide variety of flavors.
No International Shipping . The manufacturer of this product does not allow us to ship outside the United States and U.S. Territories except to US diplomatic and military base addresses (APO/FPO).
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Reviewed 5/3/2019
by Anonymous
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Florida
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GU is GREAT!
I use GU every time I ride, every 20 to 25 minutes, getting a little over 200 calories an hour. Have been using it for over 18 years and have been buying it from BTD for nearly as long. I have tried other gel supplements but none have the punch that GU has.
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Reviewed 9/6/2019
by joe cursey
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ripon, ca
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the product saves preparing a snack and woks good on shorter rides
use it for when I am cycling, somewhat sweet tasting
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Fuels you up quickly
I prefer Gu over other gels & energy bars. I seem to be able to absorb the nutrients well & I get reenergized quickly. So many flavors & BTD has them at a great price.
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Reviewed 9/3/2018
by Steven
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Raymond,MN
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent quality for the low price!
I depend on these GU energy gels for my pre-ride and recharge along the route. They are hard to find in the flavor I prefer and very expensive. Buying this box on sale beat the retail price greatly!
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Reviewed 7/20/2017
by jcursey
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ripon,ca
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
supplement
I use this product as a snack when on rides of two hours or less
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Reviewed 12/30/2016
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
good stuff
Like product and use on my road bike rides
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Reviewed 12/30/2016
by joe
Cycling Enthusiast
near Modesto,Ca
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olenguy needs a host and Gu does it!
I like the gu for a snack on one hour rides
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Reviewed 10/1/2016
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
vancouver canada
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A Good Boost
A good boost on a 50 mile ride.
I use 2 Gu's and if I haven't eaten recently I have a Cliff Bar too.
That keeps my energy up on the last 45 min home stretch.
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Reviewed 7/19/2018
by DaveEye
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Vancouver, BC
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great taste and no crash
Been using GU gels (no caffeine) for years and they are the only gels I use. I find the consistency perfect. Some complain theyre too thick but I disagree with that. Ive tried the runny types and I spillt more,on my gloves than went into my mouth. Most importantly they are easy to digest and they dont cause me to crash. Buy them.
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Reviewed 7/13/2018
by jlabombard
Cycling Enthusiast
Plattsburgh NY
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Great for sustained energy
This is a great product for sustained energy. Be certain to purchase the GU with caffeine as was recommended by a friend of mine who is a personal trainer. Follow the directions to take one approx. every 45 minutes and you can push your effort. I never tired during a 50 mile bike ride in the Adirondacks and I attribute that to this product.
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Reviewed 7/2/2018
by Cyclingmasterseller
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Grove City, Ohio
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good stuff
I used to prefer this gel over the more liquidy PowerBar gels, but not any longer.
All in all, this is a very good product, but I find it just a little tough to swallow, it's so gooey, it's almost like slugging down raw honey or something?
Pros It works to keep you moving and definitely helps you get up that next big hill or to keep up in your paceline after a long day in the saddle.
Cons A little on the gooey side.
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Reviewed 6/7/2018
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Phoenix, AZ
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Espresso Love!!!
My go to GU, love the flavor and the double caffeine!!! Being in AZ summer ride get warm and some GU's are hard to stomach or even get down this is quit the treat...
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Reviewed 8/31/2015
by Anonymous
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Dallas, Texas
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Ideal consistency
I rode across the country last year and lived on those gels. I tried them all and GU is the best. Great tastes and good consistency. Not too solid and not too liquid. Eat one every ten miles and the engine keeps going.
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Reviewed 4/2/2015
by Anonymous
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Vancouver BC
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good Booster
I fell an energy boost about 10 mins. after one of these on a 30 mile ride.
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Reviewed 12/20/2017
by Andy
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Portland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Yummy!
This is my second favorite flavor and a consistent go-to for me. Try the salted caramel if you want an even sweeter (literally) gel.
Good mix of flavor without being too sweet.
I don't notice any real kick from the caffeine, but I do notice the energy kick.
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Reviewed 11/12/2017
by Tmchale
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Ventura, Ca
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This is the best quick energy for a long ride.
I use GU to start refueling 30 miles into my ride. This workers well with my other fuel that I am eating so I don't end up bonking before I get half way through my ride. I only need to take a few of these for a century ride so I don't need to fill my pockets.
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Reviewed 10/21/2017
by Will Freeman
Competitive Racer
Horatio ,S.C.
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Hard to find at a good price, Thanks BTD
Been using this for years love it.
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Reviewed 10/6/2014
by mike2751
Casual Cyclist
Bay Area California
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Great gel for quick energy!
bought a box on sale, great fast energy gets me riding!
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Reviewed 10/2/2017
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Livermore
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If you like s'mores you'll like this product
Strong s'mores taste. A little to strong for my taste, but some will love it.
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Reviewed 8/4/2014
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2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
It just works
The numbers don't lie. Speed
Increased .7 mph while hawing this as directed.
I use it every ride. I thought coconut water was best. Maybe it is. But I'm so impressed with this stuff. I bought 2 big boxes.
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