CNP and Team Sky win award
Last Updated: 05/03/15 6:16pm
Developed in-race by Team Sky riders, the CNP Race Drink has picked up a top nutrition award.
The close relationship between Team Sky and CNP has been recognised by readers of leading industry magazine Functional Sports Nutrition, who have voted the CNP Race Drink as the Best Performance Product of 2014.
The drink was developed as a first-of-its-kind in the market and solved two key issues experienced by riders during longer races and events; the ability to refuel and stay hydrated frequently without overpowering flavours that become tiresome, and consequently upset stomachs.
Since Team Sky’s inception our riders have taken an active role in the development of products to meet their nutrition needs, working closely with Head of Nutrition, Nigel Mitchell, and experts at CNP – the team’s Official Supplier of Sports Nutrition Products.
The CNP Race Drink was tested in-race and refined with rider feedback, creating a combination of a Neutral pH and low flavour profile, allowing riders to stay hydrated and replenish vital electrolytes and carbohydrates needed to fuel in races.
New Product Development Technologist Tommy Gaughan from CNP explains in more detail: “Hydration is key for your body to work at its optimum at any point in your day, but during exercise it’s vital that you also replenish the nutrients lost through sweating, and refuel effectively.
“We’re one of the few sports nutrition brands that work directly with world-class athletes in developing, not only high-performance nutrition, but products that are practical and enjoyable to consume during sport.”
On the importance of nutrition, Team Principal of Team Sky Sir Dave Brailsford added: "To win the most gruelling of races you need a talented athlete, but nutrition is absolutely paramount for every rider. It plays a major role in performance, probably contributing a bigger percentage towards success than in any other sport."
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