The 226ers commitment is to develop the best products with the most natural and higher quality ingredients. Details such as reducing or eliminating sugar, not using palm oil due to ecological awareness and having gluten -free products or vegans, are part of the brand’s philosophy. Many products certified by the Cologne List to be free of banned substances.

All our aid stations will have energy drink, gel and bars from 226ERS. That means, two on the bike course and two on the run course. As many have experienced, it is smart to test what you plan to use during competition.
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Nutrition and Aid Stations

Challenge Family Nutrition guide,  by Professor Asker Jeukendrup

Nutrition affects most aspects of our training and racing. It is without doubt one of the most important aspects of race preparation. Yet, athletes typically spend far more time thinking about training than about nutrition. Hours and hours are spent in the pool, on the bike, and on the trails. Far less time is spent on careful nutrition planning.

First, it is important to distinguish the goals of race nutrition and training nutrition. Race nutrition is all about performance – how can we go faster on race day? Training nutrition may not always be about performance;….