Amstel Gold Race
The Royal Dutch Cycling Union (KNWU) is proud to announce Amacx as its new official partner in sports nutrition. This strategic partnership will start on January 1, 2025 and will continue until the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 – the year in which the KNWU will also celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Sports nutrition support during the Amstel Gold Race
During the Amstel Gold Race, one of the most iconic cycling events in the Netherlands, Amacx provides on-course sports nutrition support to help riders maintain energy and performance throughout the ride.
Our team of nutrition specialists is present at key nutrition points along the course, offering carbohydrate-based fuelling products designed to support endurance performance. By using energy gels, sports drinks, and bars from the Amacx Energy Line, riders can fuel consistently and avoid energy drops during the event.
On Friday, participants can purchase sports nutrition products at the Amacx booth in the Shimano Experience Center. On Saturday, Amacx sports nutrition will be available at the official aid stations. At the finish, riders can exchange their race bracelet for an Amacx goodie bag.
How to supplement carbohydrates during the ride
During cycling, the body relies heavily on carbohydrates as its primary energy source. Depending on intensity and duration, carbohydrate stores can become depleted within 45 to 90 minutes. To maintain performance and avoid energy drops during the Amstel Gold Race, it’s important to supplement carbohydrates regularly throughout the ride.
Carbohydrate needs vary based on distance and effort. Using a combination of energy gels, sports drinks, and bars makes it easier to meet your fuelling targets and maintain steady energy levels. The nutritional schedules below provide guidance based on distance, using products from the Amacx Energy Line that will be available during the event.
Sports Nutrition during the Amstel Gold Race Tour Version
Nutritional advice per distance
Find a matching nutritional advice for your distance. The schedules below are based on products from the Energy Line, which will be available during the Toerversie Amstel Gold Race.
65km
The Energy Line products have a unique 2:1 ratio of glucose to fructose, allowing for a high carbohydrate intake of up to 90 grams per hour. Additionally, an increased sodium content contributes to supporting your hydration balance. These features ensure that the products seamlessly complement each other and can be easily combined, tailored to individual nutritional needs.
100km
The Energy Line products have a unique 2:1 ratio of glucose to fructose, allowing for a high carbohydrate intake of up to 90 grams per hour. Additionally, an increased sodium content contributes to supporting your hydration balance. These features ensure that the products seamlessly complement each other and can be easily combined, tailored to individual nutritional needs.
125km
The Energy Line products have a unique 2:1 ratio of glucose to fructose, allowing for a high carbohydrate intake of up to 90 grams per hour. Additionally, an increased sodium content contributes to supporting your hydration balance. These features ensure that the products seamlessly complement each other and can be easily combined, tailored to individual nutritional needs.
150km
The Energy Line products have a unique 2:1 ratio of glucose to fructose, allowing for a high carbohydrate intake of up to 90 grams per hour. Additionally, an increased sodium content contributes to supporting your hydration balance. These features ensure that the products seamlessly complement each other and can be easily combined, tailored to individual nutritional needs.
200km
The Energy Line products have a unique 2:1 ratio of glucose to fructose, allowing for a high carbohydrate intake of up to 90 grams per hour. Additionally, an increased sodium content contributes to supporting your hydration balance. These features ensure that the products seamlessly complement each other and can be easily combined, tailored to individual nutritional needs.
240km
The Energy Line products have a unique 2:1 ratio of glucose to fructose, allowing for a high carbohydrate intake of up to 90 grams per hour. Additionally, an increased sodium content contributes to supporting your hydration balance. These features ensure that the products seamlessly complement each other and can be easily combined, tailored to individual nutritional needs.
Aftermovie
View the Tour Version of the Amstel Gold Race here.
