i've been using this stuff in trail races to maintain blood sugar and help with recovery. seems to work pretty well to help maintain energy levels and function as a psuedo meal supplement with the protein. the downside is the protein makes for difficult cleanup in camelbak bladders and bottles. clean your bladders ASAP otherwise it's a pain and a mess. i just ordered a few more cannisters off bonktown after trying this stuff against GU drink and powerbar's drink mix -both of which are salt/sugar without the protein. thumbs up.

Been drinking Accelerade for a couple of years now, after having various other sport drinks discontinued. My personal favorite flavor is the fruit punch, though orange is not bad. Have not tried the other flavors. I like the fact that Accelerade has a little protein in it, which seems to temper the sugar buzz a bit. In the winter I use it for cross-country skiing. To keep my Camelback from freezing, I load it into the Camelback hot. It tastes fine that way. Warning: heat the water, THEN mix it. If you mix it and then heat the mixture in a microwave, it foams like crazy.

If you plan on exercising for more than 2 hours this is the stuff you need. Without a little protein you start to burn muscle around the 2nd hour. I dink it hot as well, I like the taste but could do without the faom. :) Bottoms Up.

Picked this up when heading up the trail one day to see if this was any better than Powerade or Gatorade. This really does hydrate you, as I did not even touch my water till I got to the top of the mountain. Highly recommended if you are looking for long term hydration!

I tried using the recommended amount but it tasted pretty bad. I then end up watering it down a ton by putting a scoop into a nalgene bottle instead, and then it tastes ok. On the plus side, it works. Not worth the $30 dollars, but I snagged it on Bonktown.com for $11+s&h.

I've used Accelerade while running, cycling, and backpacking. It is simply the best on the market. Simply put you recover faster and feel better while exercising. It tastes good, mixes well, and is easy on the stomach. It maintains sugar levels throughout the activity and the protein aids in muscle recovery. After a 4 or 5 hour bike ride or after a marathon I drink one bottle and just feel better. Like with any sport drink, make sure you wash out your container after your done. It seems like Accelerade "molds" up the bottles quicker than other sports drink. If you want to stay hydrated while doing your extreme sport this is the stuff for you!

I use this stuff all the time when I go riding. It tastes good and keeps me going, but it is very important to wash the bottle soon after the ride is finished. It is very hard to clean a bottle that has been left for a couple days.