Vow Kick Off x 12 60g Energy Gels with 75mg Caffeine, 22g Carbohydrates, Apple Flavour, Informed Sports Approved, Carb Gel, Sports Gel, Cycling, Running, Soccer, Rugby, Football Supplements

Used for mtb rides very good energy gels👌5⭐️

These gels definitely have a bit of a kick to them. 75mg is very roughly equivalent to a simple cup of coffee (filter, instant etc.) and to me it has a pretty similar effect- a short-term mental excitement that makes you feel consciously more alert, followed an hour or so later by an unwelcome drop. So I’d describe it as like having the effects of coffee, without the taste.Instead the gel is moderately palatable, but I would stop short of calling it nice. The apple flavour is very much on the sour side of apple sweets, but without the sugary twist. It’s not bitter though, nor does it have the metallic tang of some other sports drinks- instead the lingering taste is one of a slightly odd squash, or an apple Tango that’s been allowed to go very very flat. The smell is both slightly nicer and slightly more organic-like than the taste. I wouldn’t eat one just for fun, but for a bit of an athletic push, it’s not too much trouble nor too unpleasant to squeeze one down.The sachets are moderately convenient. A 60g sachet actually feels like rather a lot- I initially expected to down it in one go, but instead I preferred about a quarter of the sachet at a time, meaning I had to find a way of propping it up to stop it leaking out, as once it’s open, there’s no closing it. It’s easy to squeeze out though, and thankfully you don’t end up faffing about trying to get the last bits out like you do with a tube of toothpaste.For a bit of a pre-match caffeine kick, there’s definitely a convenience and a practicality to this, and if I could find a flavour that I actively liked rather than just tolerated, I’d probably be giving it five stars.

As a keen road cyclist and a bike repairer I am always interested in cycle related items and components plus any new technology that becomes available.I use gels when out on my road/TT bikes and saw these so thought I'd give them a try.I've had Vow gels before and found them good and had no issues with regards to stomach upsets etc.I got the Apple flavour which I get with my normal SIS gels and these sachets are the same size as my existing and have some similar ingredients.These gels should help to give me a carbohydrate shot as well as caffeine boost before I start which is beneficial pre and during exercise.The apple flavour was similar to what I'm used to albeit a fair bit sweeter but I must say I like that as I have a very sweet tooth, but may not be to everyones taste.Its always a job to tell how good gels work , but I kept it going on a very windy day and certainly suffered no stomach upset or the like.They are actually very good value for the12 (£10.99 at the time of the review) and much cheaper than my normal choice. So for future use I will be looking at what other flavours they do if they stay at this price.No complaints .

I tend to use energy gels before I play football. They help give you that extra carb boost without sitting heavy on your stomach. Didn't really enjoy these, flavour wise a pretty bogging aftertaste. And the caffeine made me and my brother both feel a bit ill towards the end of games. Could be good for a gym user for but for football and other aerobic activities maybe not.

It is no secret that a good supplement can improve how you perform, whether that be at the gym or a football game. This energy gel by Vow has problem to be consistently potent and effective, providing an easy to digest burst of energy without the crash!I love this gel as unlike sports drinks, you wont experience any cramps. Furthermore, it is absorbed by your body more efficiently and faster. As it is all natural and scientifically backed, you won't experience that unwanted energy crash. You can take 1-2 during your sporting activity depending on duration. For instance, if you're playing a football match, you are able to take one at kick-off and another during half time. Though you shouldn't go over the recommended dosage.Well priced with a nice slightly sour apple taste. 5 stars!Thank you for reading my honest review, I hope you found it helpful! :)