Performance on the bike is often a battle of attrition, and sometimes the biggest hurdle isn’t your legs – it’s your appetite!
When you’re four hours into a mountain epic or a gruelling endurance ride, flavour fatigue can quietly derail your fuelling strategy. That’s where energy chews come in. Designed as a more palatable, tactical alternative to traditional fuelling formats, they offer a soft-centre texture that’s easier to keep going with when motivation and appetite start to fade.
At OTE Sports, our energy chews are engineered for exactly these moments during cycling. They use a dual-pathway carbohydrate blend of maltodextrin and fructose, helping the body reach up to 90g of carbohydrate per hour and support sustained power output through glycogen sparing.
To further support performance, they’re formulated with natural fruit pectins and real fruit juices for a pH-neutral profile that’s gentle on the stomach, even at high intensity. The result is consistent energy with maximum gastrointestinal comfort when it matters most.
Practical and effective, each pack is easy to open on the move, giving you confidence that your fuelling meets professional standards.
And because they’re easy to chew and swallow even at a high heart rate while cycling, they remain usable exactly when you need them most!
It’s a matter of preference and race tactics. While energy gels provide a rapid hit of energy, our chews allow you to "graze" on carbohydrates more consistently while cycling. Many professional riders use chews to combat flavour boredom on longer rides, as the solid texture provides a welcome break from liquids. For the best results, we recommend combining both to keep your energy levels stable.
To optimise performance during intense efforts, you should aim for 60 to 90g of carbohydrates per hour. Each pack of OTE chews provides approximately 23g of dual-pathway carbs. Depending on your intensity and whether you are also using energy gels or energy drinks, we generally suggest consuming one pack every 45 to 60 minutes.
Unlike standard supermarket gummies, OTE chews are designed specifically for the rigours of sport. They are pectin-based and pH-neutral, making them incredibly gentle on the gut. This focus on GI comfort reduces the risk of stomach cramps and distress, even when your heart rate is redlining during a climb.
Yes. Our chews use natural fruit pectin as a setting agent rather than gelatin, making them 100% vegan-friendly. They provide a clean, natural energy source that fits perfectly into a plant-based performance diet without compromising on texture or taste.
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Whether you're looking for a boost before a sprint finish or consistent energy for a century ride, OTE provides the professional-grade fuel you need to succeed.
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