I drink a supplement with green tea extract, acai and other fruit extracts every morning and take a bottle of it when I ride. The bioflavonoids can't hurt and it tastes good and is refreshing on long rides. It's also cut the desire for sugary drinks so I have not had a cola in about 6 months and don't miss it. Along with Hammergel, water and a banana I'm good for a long road or mtb ride.