Gatorade is yucky.

[KnottedYet]

Gatorade is not the most delicious concoction in the known universe, but it does make my bod much happier on rides. And it's cheap.

I did a search for gatorade alternatives (rudimentary computer skills, but I try!) but got too many "hits".

I wanna know if anyone has a favorite powdered sports drink that is cheap and tastes ok and has minimal-to-no artificial colors or flavors. And no caffeine.

I used lemon-lime powdered Gatorade on the DALMAC, and have started using it again. Bleh.

[snapdragen]

I'm a Gatorade drinker, but I got a small cannister of Hammer Heed when I ordered my Endurolytes, so I'm going to give it a try. Natural lemon lime flavor.

[Dianyla]

I like Cytomax the best, but I've also seen electrolyte drinks made by Clif, Gu, Hammer, and PowerBar. A good LBS will usually have a variety of electrolyte drink flavors. I especially like it when they have small single-serving packs so I can try a small amount before committing to an entire vat of the stuff.

[Nanci]

I never used Cytomax until last weekend, on the 200 mile ride. It's very sweet. Seemed to work ok. Powdered Gatorade sucks. It's way tangy-er (in a bad way) than the bottles. I like the Gatorade Endurance Formula, and will buy that whenever available, but it only comes in two flavors. I like lemonade Gatorade.

[Grog]

Clif Shot electrolytes is FABULOUS.

I dilute it at about 2/3 what they recommend.

Nice lemony taste, not too sweet... Wow.

[Dianyla]

I never used Cytomax until last weekend, on the 200 mile ride. It's very sweet. Seemed to work ok.

Was this provided at the rest stops? I never like the way managed events mix up their Cytomax, either too watered down or gag! sweet.

[Nanci]

It was gag! sweet and I loved it. It was pink, not sure what flavor...I hate when they make stuff too watered down.

Nanci