Ninety grams of carbohydrates per serving changes the fueling equation for high-intensity efforts. Tailwind High Carb Fuel delivers this load using a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio, which takes advantage of separate intestinal transport pathways to push more carbohydrates into your bloodstream than glucose alone can achieve. The formula combines dextrose, maltodextrin, and fructose to maximize absorption rates while maintaining the stomach-friendly profile that defines Tailwind's approach. Each single-serving pouch also includes 680mg of sodium plus potassium, calcium, and magnesium for complete electrolyte support.

This isn't everyday training fuel. High Carb Fuel targets race days, interval sessions, and efforts where you're sustaining output levels that burn through glycogen faster than moderate-intensity riding. The typical gut can absorb around 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour without training. Pushing to 90 grams requires gradual adaptation over several weeks, treating your digestive system like any other aspect of race preparation. Tailwind recommends starting with one pouch over 90 minutes and progressively shortening that window as your gut adapts.

The 6-pack box provides single-serving pouches that simplify race-day logistics. Mix one pouch with 16-24oz of water and sip over an hour, or create a concentrate to carry in a flask alongside plain water. Flavors include Lemonade and Ginger Lime, both maintaining the clean, light character that stays palatable when effort levels climb. The ginger lime version uses organic ginger extract, which some riders find settles the stomach during hard efforts.... Read More