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Item # GUS0002Get energized with a Gu Energy Gel.
GU is a convenient, great tasting carbohydrate gel formulated to energize before, sustain during, and aid in recovery after training and competitions. Made with a unique blend of ingredients, GU provides: complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, amino acids to maintain muscle protein, antioxidants and muscle buffers to aid with recovery and GU's patented herbal blend for enhanced energy production. GU helps you feel and perform your best. GU's unique herbal blend combines the perfect fusion of herbs for energy-enhancement (cola-nut), anti-inflammatory (chamomile), and stomach buffering (ginger). GU contains 20mg (equivalent to 1/5 cup of coffee) per serving from cola-nut. All flavors have the same level of caffeine. The caffeine level in GU is not enough to give a "caffeine rush," but is added to help you utilize body fat as an additional fuel source during activity.
Gu Energy Gel comes in ten flavors -- Tri-Berry, Chocolate Outrage, Espresso Love, Jet Blackberry, Lemon Sublime, Mint Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Mandarin Orange, Just Plain, Strawberry Banana, and Vanilla Bean. They come in a box of 24 gel packets.
- Complex carbohydrates for virtually instantaneous energy
- Includes amino acids and other recovery aids
- Easy to ingest during an event or race
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REVIEWS
Carly GeorgeGearheadIt's Chocolate Outrageous
Gu is one of my favorite gels. The consistency is not as thick as Clif gels and a little thicker than Honey Stinger. A great in between and lots of great flavor choices to keep it interesting.
Rob WykoffEmployeeSalted Caramel is Great
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
When I need a boost during a ride, the Salted Caramel GU delivers! Faster to "take" while riding than chews and easier on the stomach for me.
Andrew ButterworthGearheadSalted Caramel
Perfect amount of salt and caffeine to keep you going for hours. I usually have one every 45 to an hour on my long runs. GU is definitely the best quality as far as gels go!
Eric WhiteEmployee
Avg. ride time: 6h 32m per week- Average ride time is based on Strava activity over the last 3 months. Give your reviews credibility by connecting your account.
Pretty yummy
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I've been a fan of Gu gels for many years now and they do not disappoint. This was my first time trying the Caramel Macchiato flavor and although it's not exactly what I expected and not my favorite, I did enjoy it. It's a nice break from some of the fruity sweet flavors I usually get. Perfect amount of calories for a little burst of energy for short efforts or between bars on longer rides.
Bill IsonGreat Running Boost
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These have been a great addition to my long runs. I can definitely tell the difference when I use one of these before the run, than a run without one. I have an extra boost of energy and my endurance levels last longer. I highly recommend these.
Raymond LuSimple. Work.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
You have to admit, this fuel works. Especially for rolling hills and mountain climbing, patch one of those every 45 mins boost your energy. Doesn't matter caffeine or decaf, it just works.
robEmployeeTasty energy
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Good pick me up while riding...
Shawn CraigEmployeeDon't love Gu but it works well for me.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I'm not a huge fan of gels in general. The taste is ok with the best ones being Espresso and Mandarin Orange, IMO. What I will say about Gu is they seem to work for me. They provide the benefits that I need on long rides and are easy to eat while on the bike. I've found better benefits to other Gels that I have tried.
Drew RGearheadPretty tasty
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I'm generally not a big fan of gels, I usually prefer chews. I picked up the salted carmel flavor after seeing all the good reviews and they are actually pretty good, much better than gels i remember from past experiences and good enough to continue using. I like the smaller size on these, it's easier to carry more of them on longer runs. I typically have one every 45 minutes on long runs and it helps keep me going without giving me any stomach issues.
Zane DordaiChocolate Outrage is a classic
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been cycling for many years and one of the first ride specific foods I had was the chocolate outrage Gu flavor. It tastes like brownie mix, seems to do me perfectly near the end of long rides, and has been around forever (so you don't need to worry about becoming attached to the flavor only to have them discontinue it).
Devvan O'ReillyGU Savers!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
These are life savers! I got the chocolate peanut butter ones and they are pretty thick and a little hard to get down at first but the taste is really good. They are awesome for those heavy work out days when you really need a quick boost! I always start to crash after the first hour of working out but I started taking these GU's and it really gives me the boost I need to go 2 more hours!
Cheryl K.EmployeeChocolate Outrage!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These are great to pack for long approaches and worked well on my 5 day Salkantay Trek. None of the packs broke open. The chocolate outrage flavor tastes just like brownie batter.
James GriffinGearheadQuick and Easy
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Not the biggest fan of energy gels but when your're tackling a long brick workout you've got to replace what you loose and GU makes it pretty easy to do so. They come in so many different flavors so you're bound to find one that works. My favorites are salted caramel, cucumber mint and peanut butter.
David TuckerEmployeeI love GU
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
So many flavors...so little time. My biggest problem is deciding which kind to buy. Unlike some of their competitors, I won't name, I don't find myself with packs unintentionally ripping open in my pockets or packs. Muy bueno!!!
Jeff CatalanoReal Tasty
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I got the Salted Watermelon Gu's. They taste good, and work as they should!
Greg AdamsLemon sublime es mu delicioso!
So delicious! I love gu packets here are some nutrition facts about lemon sublime!
Greg AdamsJet blackberry OH MY!
Another one of my favorites. The only flavor I don't' like is Vanilla. :(
Greg AdamsBest out there!
These are always with me for long run Saturdays or on a day hike. These are the best tasting gels out there.
Cucumber mint is my new favorite!!
Lance HaslemEnergy on command.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
From my understanding when you are training or running a distance race you should consume at least 140 calories for every hour you are running with simple carbohydrates and electrolytes so brain and body function say optimal. When I train for half marathons I would eat w/water before I started and at a 1-hour make give or take my feeling. These saved my life with I ran my Half I ran the first half way too fast ran, hit a wall about 3 miles to the finish. I used one of these to give me the energy to get over the wall. In my opinion, the chocolate and caramel taste the best.
Greg GavinDeliciously terrible
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Gu's are gu's no news to you's.