Episodebeskrivelse · VeloFit Podcast (engelsk)

MNSTRY har netop løftet sløret for BICARB GEL 40 Lemon 1:0.8 – verdens første sports­gel, der kombinerer 40 g hurtigoptagelige kulhydrater med 5 g indkapslet natriumbicarbonat i én enkel portion. Gelens patenterede coating gør det muligt at dosere bicarb midt i løbet – uden den klassiske uro i maven. 

Kort om MNSTRY

Tyske performance-nørder og eliteatleter er skaberne bag MNSTRY, som er bygget på princippet “sports­nutrition designed differently” – rene ingredienser, ingen fyld, alt testet til højeste standard. I 2024 rullede brandet en ny identitet ud sammen med WorldTour-holdet BORA-Hansgrohe, hvilket satte ekstra turbo på produkt­udviklingen.

I denne episode zoomer VeloFit Podcast ind på partnerskabet MNSTRY x PAS Racing og den banebrydende rolle, som avanceret sportsernæring spiller i elite-gravel. Marketingdirektør Lennart Klein fra MNSTRY deler historien bag samarbejdet, deres forskningsbaserede tilgang og de konkrete effekter for atleter på raceday.

Hvad du hører i denne episode

• MNSTRYs filosofi for high-performance ernæring
  Naturlige ingredienser, videnskabelig formulering og praktisk impact på fueling, restitution og dag-til-dag performance. Hvorfor kan 2:1 ratio være bedre for nogle vs. 1:0,8 ratio. Vigtig info om optagelse og hvorfor hydrering er nøglen til optaget af energi.

• Deep dive: bicarbonat & performance
  Den nyeste forskning i natriumbicarbonat, strategier til udholdenhedssport og tips til at undgå bivirkninger.

• Produkt-spotlight: BICARB GEL 40
  Hvorfor indkapslet bicarbonat + kulhydrat i 1 : 0.8-forhold er en game changer – og sådan virker det i praksis.

• Thomas Bundgaards erfaring
  Hvordan én stor bicarbonat dose 1-3 timer før start – plus mikro­dosering undervejs – gav mere punch senere i løbet.

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Bicarbonat i cykling – hvorfor?

• Buffer mod syreophobning
  Når du presser musklerne til over FTP, dannes der laktat og H+ - ioner. Meget forkert kalder vi det stadig "mælkesyren" - vi uddyber dette i podcasten, men resultetet er at pH falder. Bicarbonat fungerer som en “buffer”, således du kan opretholde en mere neutral pH-værdi og dermed presse dig selv mere. 

• Traditionel indtagelse
  Klassisk protokol er 0,2-0,3 g/kg kropsvægt 1-3 timer før start – desværre ebber effekten ud efter 3-4 timer, måske præcis der hvor finalen er i fuld gang.

• On-the-go-løsningen
  Med indkapslet bicarbonat kan man nu toppe bufferen op, og dermed opretholde effekten længere. Det er helt unikt og noget PAS-rytteren Thomas Bundgaard fortæller mere om i episoden.

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English:

Episode Description · VeloFit Podcast
MNSTRY has just launched BICARB GEL 40 Lemon 1:0.8 – the world’s first sports gel that combines 40g of fast-absorbing carbohydrates with 5g of encapsulated sodium bicarbonate in a single serving. The gel’s patented coating allows you to dose bicarb mid-race – without the usual gastrointestinal issues.

About MNSTRY
Created by German performance nerds and elite athletes, MNSTRY is built on the principle of “sports nutrition designed differently” – clean ingredients, no fillers, everything tested to the highest standards. In 2024, the brand unveiled its new identity in collaboration with the WorldTour team BORA-Hansgrohe, accelerating product innovation even further.

In this episode, the VeloFit Podcast dives into the MNSTRY x PAS Racing partnership and the groundbreaking role advanced sports nutrition plays in elite gravel racing. MNSTRY’s Marketing Director Lennart Klein shares the story behind the collaboration, their science-driven approach, and the tangible impact on race-day performance.

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What you’ll hear in this episode

MNSTRY’s philosophy on high-performance fueling
Natural ingredients, scientific formulation, and practical impact on fueling, recovery, and daily performance. Why the 2:1 ratio might work better for some athletes compared to 1:0.8. Important info on absorption and why hydration is key to energy uptake.

Deep dive: Bicarbonate & performance
The latest research on sodium bicarbonate, endurance sport strategies, and how to avoid side effects.

Product spotlight: BICARB GEL 40
Why combining encapsulated bicarbonate + carbs in a 1:0.8 ratio is a game changer – and how it works in practice.

Thomas Bundgaard’s experience
How a large bicarbonate dose 1–3 hours pre-race – plus microdosing during the race – gave more punch in the final hours.

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Check out the product here:
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Use code BICARB20VELOFIT at checkout for 20% off BICARB GEL 40 (valid June 1–8, 2025).

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Why bicarbonate in cycling?

Buffering acid build-up
When pushing above FTP, muscles produce lactate and hydrogen ions (H+). Although often wrongly called “lactic acid,” the real issue is falling pH. Bicarbonate acts as a buffer, helping maintain a neutral pH, so you can push harder, longer.

Traditional dosing
The classic protocol: 0.2–0.3 g/kg bodyweight 1–3 hours before the race. But effects fade after 3–4 hours – often right when the race finale begins.

The on-the-go solution
Encapsulated bicarbonate now makes it possible to top up your buffer mid-race, extending the effect. It’s a unique innovation that PAS Racing’s Thomas Bundgaard explains more about in the episode.

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Tune in and get the short, practical guide to pushing your limits – without pushing your gut.

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