Seven days. 750 km. 8,500 m of climbing. The Great Karoo, the Eastern Cape and a whole lot of gravel.
Nedbank Gravel Burn is a big week on the bike, and getting your nutrition right will be a big part of getting the most out of it.
As the official nutrition partner of Nedbank Gravel Burn, Amacx will be there with you from the start line to Shamwari.
You’ll find Amacx Energy Line at every Padstal along the route, giving you plenty of options to keep your energy topped up throughout each stage. Each Padstal will be stocked with Drink Mix, Drink Gels, Fruit Chews, Nougats and Oat Bars.
And when you cross the finish line, our team will be there with a recovery shake, a recovery bar and a big smile to get your recovery started straight away.
[READ: How to fuel for seven days of racing at the Nedbank Gravel Burn]
Your fuel, your way
Amacx has two lines, Energy and Turbo, giving you the flexibility to build a fuelling strategy that suits your goals, your body and your Gravel Burn.
Energy Line | Up to 90 g of carbohydrates per hour
Every Energy Line product contains 30 g of carbohydrates and uses a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio. This makes it easy to build towards 60-90 g of carbohydrates per hour by combining different products.
Turbo Line | Up to 120 g of carbohydrates per hour
Every Turbo Line product contains 40 g of carbohydrates and uses a 1:0.8 glucose-to-fructose ratio. This is designed for riders looking to push their carbohydrate intake higher, up to 120 g per hour.
Whether you’re aiming for 60, 90 or 120 g of carbohydrates per hour, the key is to find a strategy that works for you and train it before Gravel Burn.
[READ: The importance of higher carbohydrate intake during endurance sports]
Mix it up
With Energy Line available at every Padstal, you’ll have plenty of choice throughout the race, including Drink Mix, Drink Gels, Fruit Chews, Nougats and Oat Bars.
Different flavours. Different textures. The same goal: keeping you fuelled throughout the day.
Mix and match your favourites to keep things interesting and avoid flavour or texture fatigue on those longer stages.
Our biggest tip? Don’t leave it until October to find out what your stomach likes.
Start using Amacx in your training now. Experiment with different products, flavours and carbohydrate targets, and arrive at Gravel Burn with a fuelling strategy you know works for you.
[READ: Nutrition and supplements during tapering]
Recovery starts at the finish line
At Gravel Burn, you don’t just have to get through one big day. You have seven stages to tackle.
That makes recovery just as important as fuelling during the ride.
As soon as you cross the finish line, our Amacx team will be waiting with a recovery shake containing 20 g of protein and 30 g of carbohydrates. You’ll also receive a recovery bar with another 20 g of protein and 20 g of carbohydrates.
This is the moment to start replenishing what you’ve used, support muscle recovery and get yourself ready for the next day’s adventure.
[READ: Why recovery is the fourth discipline]
Want to take your fuelling to Gravel Burn?
The Padstals will keep you fuelled throughout each stage with Amacx Energy Line. But if you want to carry additional fuel from the start line, follow a higher-carbohydrate Turbo strategy, or have your recovery nutrition sorted for the week, we’ve put together three Amacx bundles, each discounted by 15%.
The idea is simple: pre-order your fuel, then collect what you need each day. You don’t need to carry your entire order with you for seven days. Your pre-ordered products will be available for collection from the Amacx trailer, so you can take what you need for each stage and keep the rest for later in the week.
Your first Padstal is still a few kilometres away every day.
The Pre-Padstal Bundle is designed to give you enough fuel to get from the start line to the first Padstal each day, so you can start riding with a plan rather than waiting until you’re hungry.
For the racing snakes.
If you’re targeting up to 120 g of carbohydrates per hour, the Turbo Line Bundle gives you enough fuel to build a high-carbohydrate strategy throughout your stage.
It’s designed for riders who want to carry enough Turbo Line to fuel their entire stage without relying on the Padstals.
Because the finish line isn’t the end of the day.
The Recovery Bundle combines Amacx Cherry Juice and Cherry Gummies to complement your post-stage recovery routine.
Cherry contains naturally occurring anthocyanins, and both products contain 30 g of carbohydrates. Have a Cherry Juice directly after each stage and keep the Cherry Gummy for later in the evening.
You can also use Cherry products in the days leading into Gravel Burn as part of your recovery routine.
Want to take your preparation one step further?
Add a 12-pack of Amacx Beet Shots to your order. Beetroot contains naturally occurring nitrates, which can support nitric oxide production and blood flow.
Collect your Gravel Burn order
You have two options when ordering your Amacx bundle (or any Amacx products on the online store):
Home delivery
Have your order delivered directly to your home before Gravel Burn.
Race collection
Have your order delivered to Graaff-Reinet and collect it from the Amacx trailer at registration. After that, you can collect the products you need for each stage from the trailer after finishing that stage, and until 18:00.
When placing your order, select:
Pickup → Nedbank Gravel Burn Race Collection ONLY
If the collection option does not appear, change your location to Graaff-Reinet.
Where to find Amacx
Want to stock up before Gravel Burn or start training with Amacx now? Take a look at our store locator to find Amacx in store.
See you in the Karoo.
Fuel the adventure. Upgrade your limits.
The Amacx Team
