How Precision Fuel & Hydration Powers the Pros

When every second counts in the Tour de France, fuelling and hydration are not just important, they’re critical. Precision Fuel & Hydration, a long-time partner of Lotto Cycling Team, delivers a tailored approach to sports nutrition that meets the extreme demands of pro cycling.

From carbohydrate delivery to sodium balance, their range, including gels, chews, electrolyte tablets, and the cutting-edge Carb Only Drink Mix, helps elite riders hit optimal performance hour after hour.

Fuel Big. Drink Smart.

At the heart of PF&H’s Tour-ready strategy is their Carb Only Drink Mix, a high-performance formula delivering up to 120g of carbohydrates per litre, giving riders the flexibility to dial in their fuelling strategy without compromising hydration.

This is particularly vital during long stages where 90g to 120g of carbs per hour has become the gold standard for elite endurance athletes [1].

What makes this drink stand out is its simplicity and adaptability. Unlike standard drinks that combine electrolytes and carbs, PF&H's Carb Only formula allows athletes to separate fuel from hydration, pairing it with their electrolyte capsules or tablets to match personal sweat profiles, a strategy backed by modern sports science [2].

Hydration That Fits You

Dehydration and sodium depletion can ruin even the strongest legs.

Precision Fuel & Hydration uses individualised sweat testing data to offer products with sodium concentrations from 250mg to 1,500mg per litre, ensuring every athlete can match their hydration strategy to how much salt they actually lose. For Lotto Cycling Team, this means on-bike bottles that deliver electrolytes suited to each rider’s physiology, a tactical edge over generic hydration approaches.

On-the-Go Fuel

Alongside hydration, PF&H’s PF 30 Energy Gels and PF 30 Chews are designed to deliver 30g of carbs per unit, using both glucose and fructose to optimise absorption and reduce gastrointestinal discomfort during intense efforts. This dual-source strategy has been shown to improve endurance performance and tolerance over single-source carb fuelling [4].

The format also matters, chews are perfect for longer climbs where chewing is manageable, while gels are ideal for rapid delivery during attacks or descents. The PF&H system allows athletes to build a complete fuelling strategy based on their hourly targets, terrain, and intensity.

Trusted in the Tour

Feedback from the Lotto Cycling Team team feeds into product refinement, ensuring what works in training gets fine-tuned for race day. Whether it’s a sprint stage, a time trial, or a mountainous slog in the Alps, their hydration and fuelling approach is built for the chaos of pro racing.

Ready to Ride Like a Pro?

With a science-backed approach, elite partnerships, and products that allow for true personalisation, Precision Fuel & Hydration is helping redefine what effective Tour de France fuelling looks like. Whether you're in the pro peloton or just training for your next sportive, their modular system offers the flexibility and performance trusted by the world’s best.

References

1. Jeukendrup, A.E., 2011. Nutrition for endurance sports: Marathon, triathlon, and road cycling. Journal of Sports Sciences.
   https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2011.610348
2. Podlogar, T. & Wallis, G.A., 2022. New horizons in carbohydrate intake for endurance performance: from quantity to quality. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care.
   https://doi.org/10.1097/MCO.0000000000000894
3. Rowlands, D.S. et al., 2005. Glucose–fructose combination improves endurance capacity and performance. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism.
   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26373645/