{"product_id":"metriqfuel-race-1-1-hbcd-fructose-high-carb-fuel-110g-per-hour","title":"MetriqFuel RACE | 1:1 HBCD + Fructose High-Carb Fuel 110g+ per hour","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-carb race fuel for 110g+ per hour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetriqFuel RACE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium 1:1 blend of highly branched cyclic dextrin (HBCD) and fructose for experienced endurance athletes fuelling above 110 grams of carbohydrate per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for racing and selected race-specific training sessions where very high carbohydrate delivery, drinkability and stomach comfort are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is no prescribed upper limit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your intake should be based on your individual requirements, experience and proven tolerance in training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy HBCD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHBCD is a large, highly branched glucose polymer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts high molecular weight means it can deliver a large amount of carbohydrate while contributing fewer dissolved particles than smaller carbohydrate molecules. That is the formulation advantage when carbohydrate concentration climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRACE uses HBCD as its glucose source, combined with fructose in a precise 1:1 ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 1:1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce digested, HBCD supplies glucose through the SGLT1 pathway. Fructose uses the separate GLUT5 pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining glucose and fructose allows both intestinal transport pathways to contribute during very high-carbohydrate fuelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1:1 ratio is built for experienced athletes pushing beyond 110 g\/hr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRACE or PRO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth products use a 1:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio. 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It is a specialised option for athletes whose race-day carbohydrate demands justify it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho RACE is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced athletes fuelling above 110 g\/hr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-course triathletes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyclists executing very high-carb race plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarathon and ultra-endurance athletes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected race-specific training sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace day, after the complete strategy has been tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e840g of high-carb race fuel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 840g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositioned for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110g+ per hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt 120 g\/hr:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 hours of fuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbohydrate ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:1 HBCD to fructose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of race hours provided by each bag will vary with your chosen carbohydrate intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRACE\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed primarily for competition and selected race-specific sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse those sessions to validate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour carbohydrate intake per hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluid intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuelling frequency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature and environmental conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour individual stomach response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRACE\u003c\/strong\u003e is not necessary for every easy or short training session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant fuelling guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRACE does not eliminate the risk of gastrointestinal discomfort.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal carbohydrate intake, fluid intake, drink concentration, exercise intensity and individual tolerance all matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork up to very high carbohydrate rates slowly. 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