GENR8 makes a supplement called Vitargo S2 that I’ve been using consistently for over a year now. Our late Portland Director, David Oliphant, explored lots of options for a nutrition supplement sponsor for the team because we wanted something that worked well for pre-loading, racing and recovery and it had to taste good because we all know how easy it is to overdose on bad flavors in a race. David found out about Vitargo so he contacted Anthony Alamada for some samples and to have a conversation about the product. Eventually, several of us on the team tested the product along with a dozen others over a season and we all concluded Vitargo actually worked as a race fuel, and it had enough range in flavors to work for us.
One of our riders is very sensitive to gluten, dairy, etc. and maltodextrin often caused him stomach distress. He was able to use Vitargo with no problems and personally wrote a letter thanking Anthony for finally creating a supplement he could use.
David became so impressed with the product that he went to work for Anthony as a product rep.
I knew the product worked and I’ve tested myself time and time again, riding with it for a week, then without it, and I always have more energy and recover faster with Vitargo than anything else. Now that I’ve been riding with it in my bottle for 2 seasons I can say it’s the best energy product I’ve ever used.
Genr8 Vitargo S2 Inside
How it works for me:
- Fill a big water bottle half-way
- Add 2 level scoops of Vitargo
- Cap and shake vigorously for 30 seconds
- Top off bottle
- That’s enough fuel for me for 2 hours.
Sure, anyone can ride for 2 hours with no fuel, but the difference here is, when consuming Vitargo during those initial 2 hours, I can produce more power for longer and then rides over 2 hours become significantly easier and my legs feel much better.
For every additional 2 hours, I consume another 2 – 2.5 scoops in a 20oz bottle.
For electrolyte and water replacement, I consider that a separate process from the fuel. This way, I can balance the three variables more easily.
Yesterday, I rode my bike for over 7 hours at varying intensity, with about an hour of threshold work, and consumed three bottles of Vitargo (approx. 7.5 scoops, or ~1100 calories). At the end of the ride my stomach was empty and I felt hungry but there was no sense of bonking. It’s a rather amazing feeling and I’ve had to learn to disassociate hunger from getting tired. My legs felt great last night and today on my ride I felt 100% recovered. Sure, it’s just my experience, but this is the best fuel I’ve found for riding my bike and I felt motivated to share!
You can contact me if you’re in Bend and want a sample, otherwise, you can purchase GENR8 Vitargo S2 locally or online at GNC .
Cheers,
Bill Warburton
TAI Cycling Director
email bill at taicycling.com
