Torq Energy Bars 

With multi day endurance stage races, it is vitally important to replenish the carbohydrates consumed during the day.

The constraints of racing mean it is not possible to stop and consume a meal during the day so energy bars provide an easy and convenient way to maintain energy levels.  Also some people may lose their appetite at altitude and tasty energy bars are sometimes easier to stomach than the normal food on offer  on the menu.

Torqfitness offer a range of 4 great flavoured bars, apricot, bannana, ginger / pineapple and raspberry. They are made with fair trade fruit and contain no artifical colour, additives or preservatives and have been formulated to be ultra high in carbohydrates and low in fats.

Unlike other bars, Torq bars remain chewy at even cold temperatures which is a distinct advantage when the temperature is -15c and the altitude makes even walking hard work, never mind trying to chomp through a rock hard bar!!

Luggage weight constraints will determine the amount of supplements competitors bring along on the race, with 24 bars weighing 1.5kg, but most competitors seemed to manage on 2 per day with a spare few for consumption in the evenings if their appetite was low.

For more information on the bars and to see Torqs full range of supplements visit the Torq site