
It doesn't mix as well as HEED and will clog up a hydration bladder more easily, yet it can also be mixed into a paste (and consumed with straight water in order to meet your body's hydration requirements). A primary fuel source for rides lasting longer than two hours, Perpetuem is Hammer's solution for the endurance athlete and is offered in both 16- and 32-serving containers ($24.95 and $44.95, respectively).This stuff runs $24.95 for a 32-serving bag. Hammer states that additional electrolyte replacement may be needed for ultra-high temperatures, but I never had a problem in that regard.

The bulk of the riding I did on HEED was in mild California weather, yet even on hot days I dodged the post-ride headache. It mixes easily, with 1.5 scoops in 16-28 ounces of water being the recommended ratio for my bodyweight. For me, HEED was magical to have in a bottle in between motos at the track and is the only sports drink that I've repeatedly used in a hydration pack without clogging and/or ruining the reservoir bladder.

With no artificial colors or added simple sugars, HEED has a milder taste than most sports drinks and is thus easier to sip for a sustained period of time-it almost tastes watered down, which I like.

Now, after months of using Hammer products at the track, trails, gym, mountains and everywhere in between, here is a bullet-style breakdown of how the stuff worked for me: I've tried several nutritional products with varying levels of success, but until recently I hadn't checked out the range that Hammer Nutrition has to offer.
