CARBO BASIC PLUS - Bag 900 g - Lemon

WINFORCE CARBO BASIC PLUS – Pouch 900 g – Lemon

You're looking for a hypotonic sports drink for long rides that stays easy on the stomach even at high intensity. CARBO BASIC PLUS delivers around 57 g of carbohydrates and approximately 228 kcal per serving of 60 g mixed in 750 ml of water, making it perfectly suited for endurance training and racing in Switzerland. The formula combines long-chain and fast-available carbohydrate sources and has been developed specifically for long-distance efforts together with professionals since 2008. A 900 g pouch equals 15 servings; preparation is straightforward: add powder, shake, top up – done.

• Hypotonic sports drink powder designed specifically for long, intense rides
• Per serving: approx. 57 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat, 0 g protein, 0.72 g salt
• Simple dosing: 60 g powder in 750 ml water; one serving per hour recommended
• 900 g pouch with 15 servings; flavour: Lemon
• Ingredients (Lemon): Potato starch, Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Fructose, Isomaltulose, Citric acid, Salt, natural Lemon flavouring

Technical Details and Features

The blend of glucose and fructose sources (including sucrose, fructose and isomaltulose) supports a high carbohydrate uptake per hour without putting unnecessary strain on your stomach. Independent measurements show an osmolality of approx. 184 mOsm/kg for the Lemon flavour at standard mixing – clearly in the hypotonic range, which promotes rapid gastric emptying and high fluid absorption. The ready-to-drink beverage contains around 7.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 ml, allowing flexible fine-tuning of intake through drinking volume. The official preparation recommendation is: dissolve 60 g of powder in approx. 250 ml of water first, then top up to 750 ml and shake again.

Use Cases and Benefits

CARBO BASIC PLUS is a great fit for long base rides, marathon events, alpine climbs and intense intervals – whenever energy supply and gastric tolerance matter equally. Thanks to its hypotonic formulation, the drink can be absorbed well even at higher fluid intakes – particularly helpful on warm days or at high race intensity. Compared to pure glucose solutions, the blend of multiple transportable carbohydrates supports hydration and, based on experience, reduces gastrointestinal discomfort. This makes it easier to hit your hourly intake target and keep your focus on cadence, pacing and lines.

Optional: Practical Tips for Swiss Cycling

For long training rides in hilly terrain or on alpine passes, starting at 60–70 g of carbohydrates per hour has proven effective; increase gradually as needed and practise your fuelling strategy in training. A standard bottle (750 ml) already delivers 57 g of carbohydrates; adjusting your drinking frequency lets you fine-tune intake without overloading your stomach. Aim for regular sips and compensate for sweat losses through your drinking volume, especially in the heat or during intense intervals. The combination of hypotonic structure and multiple sugars supports efficient absorption – and that's exactly what CARBO BASIC PLUS is designed for.