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The #1 Fueling Mistake Motocross Riders Make

The #1 Fueling Mistake Motocross Riders Make

Let’s talk about the biggest mistake we see on race weekends…

Most riders wait until the night before to carb load. They slam a plate of pasta, then wonder why they’re gassed halfway through Moto 2.

That strategy? Outdated.

The new rule:
Start your carb loading 48 hours out. That’s when your body has time to fully fill up its glycogen tank—your high-octane fuel for race pace.

Your muscles store about 500g of glycogen when fully loaded
You burn mostly glycogen at race pace
If your tank isn’t full, you’ll fade. Fast.


What to Do Instead

48 Hours Out

  • Add extra carbs to every meal

  • Mix 1 scoop of Hydro Power Endurance Fuel with dinner
    (40g carbs + 970mg electrolytes)

  • Stick to carb-heavy, easy-to-digest meals: rice, oats, sweet potatoes, bananas, chicken, beef, fish

24 Hours Out

  • Keep fueling the same way—don’t overdo it, but eat slightly more than usual

  • Stay hydrated—another scoop of Hydro Power with dinner

  • Sleep 8+ hours to allow max glycogen absorption

Race Morning

  • Light meal: oats, toast, eggs, banana

  • Sip Hydro Power Endurance Fuel 30–45 minutes before Moto 1

  • Pair with a snack to boost absorption and energy availability


Final Word

Most riders still believe in the ol’ “stuff your face with pasta at 9PM” rule.
But that just leads to bloating, restless sleep, and weak motos.

You’re smarter than that.

Fuel up like a pro. Ride like a savage.

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