
User submitted reviews
Review by Frank
Biketiresdirect sold me this product at a good price and it arrived quickly. I will be a repeat customer.
Review by Anonymous
These sweet and taste how they sound. I find on longer activities over (3 hours) the gu becomes a bit too sweet. I generally use these as part of a nutrition plan and not by itself. I have rebought the product
Review by Lenny ski
Gu is my go to easy nutrition. BTD keeps the bulk price at a good place.
Review by Gale
On long rides, GU energy gels help me to maintain energy and prevent after ride cramping
Review by Anonymous
These gels are cheap, and easily fit in jersey pockets. 2 of these per hour plus hydration does the trick, even on long rides (although you might want to mix it up with real food now and then).
Review by Anonymous
They work at a comparatively good price.
Review by B
It doesn't matter how well I eat or how hydrated I am, I'm exhausted after work and the commute home is sometimes awful. If I use Gu and a little bit of water and/or coffee I'm generally able to power through. It's not a guarantee, but I feel much better climbing hills after being on my feet all day.
Review by flbikerider
I use a variety of different flavors. This new Lemon flavor is one of my favorites. I will reorder this one as long as it is offered. If you like a non-tart lemon flavor you should give this one a try.
Review by Anonymous
WOW! Not only does Gu taste amazing, it also keeps me feeling extremely strong during my races. I always need a good caffeine boost in the middle of races to get me to the end of a hard race, and this gel does the job. I love the variety of flavors that are offered, and this will be an item I continue to use
Review by bikegliding
I like to ingest as little 'Natural Flavor' as possible and the Tastefully Nude is free of that chemical flavor enhancer that goes in just about anything and everything. BTD had a very nice sale so these were reasonably priced, but most would agree this sports nutrition market in general is way overpriced.
Review by twuerslin
Love the Cola flavor and always excited about BTD sale prices. 5 stars!!!
Review by Rick
Hadn't used these in a bit and glad I have retried them! Good taste and the caffeine is a good pick me up! They seem to keep my energy even over. a long endurance ride!
Review by DanB
Taste great, easy to use, and excellent source of carb energy to support my cycling workouts.
Review by Steven
As suggested,15 minutes before a ride & 45 minutes into it. Has proved to be an energy fueled guaranteed,bicycle ride consistently. With proper hydration & one or two packs in my jersey pocket has been a terrific formula. I have a runner friend who also swears by using GU energy gels during her runs. I take them along with a Power Bar & cheese sticks in my jersey pockets.
Review by William
Great price
Review by Steve L
First tried these at an aid station while riding a century. They've been my favorite gel since then. Why? They digest easily, come in a multitude of tasty flavors, and give amino acids, carbs, and even caffeine if you want or need it. I always start with one prior to riding and use one each hour if riding , when not munching on 'real' food.
Tip: use the GU Roctane gel for harder climbs or longer rides. Easy on the stomach, easy to carry, and easy to use while en route. .
Review by Josh
I have been using GU gels for forever. It really does pick you up when you need it. I usually fill my gel flask with gu and water, shake well to mix and put it in my jersey pocket. Easier than fumbling with single serving packets. If I anticipate a long ride, I do carry a couple of extra single packets just in case. Vanilla Bean is my go to. As long as it works and they don't change the formula I will keep using them.
Review by Anonymous
GU Vanilla Bean is my go to workout booster. I usually pop a gel at the 1 hour mark of a 2+ hour bike ride and it gives me the extra "umph" that i need without that nauseous feeling.
Review by Teedog
I've been using the standard GU gel packs for more years than I can remember, not only for bicycle rides but other athletic endeavors as well. It is one of the few nutritional products I have found that performs exactly as it promises, and offers diverse tasty flavors with varying caffeine levels. Great product! Biketiresdirect always offers the best prices, with free shipping, and speedy delivery dates. Year in and year out I continue to be very impressed by both.
Review by Steven
I've been using these GU mandarin,energy Gels for many years. I enjoy one while stretching out before a ride. And have always included one at my rest or halfway point. Plus an extra one on board for a hard ride. I used to think maybe GU energy gels were just for taste. But seeing how many runners also use them diligently for their runs. Has kept me believing.