Do you need the sweet sports drinks for energy?

[Becky]

But Becky,

sweetness that has no use is pointless on the bike, don't you think? So I would skip anything artifically sweetened.

I totally agree, which is why I don't use Elixir on the bike, and why I prefer the Vitalyte However, I know people who do use Elixir while riding- to each his or her own.