A leap in the dark, I bought a large bag of the orange and one of the lemon lime; this on the strength of the reviews. As one of those unfortunate souls that cramp up in the legs and feet after even a 25 or 30 mile ride, I've obviously tried most of the formulas out there that promise to obviate the dreaded stabbing pain. 200 miles over 5 rides and (touch wood) the legs are silent. Oh yes, let this be the beginning of a long and mutually beneficial relationship. Thank you Lord, for the alchemists at Skratch Labs.
Since I switched from plain water to this stuff I think my endurance has increased and I don't have cramps when I get home.
Note that the proportions given are for a small water bottle. Large ones need 1-1/2 scoops
Skratch Labs Hydration sports formula is the first mix I genuinely look forward to putting in my bottles. My body generates a good bit of sweat with fairly high salt loss. Other products did not prevent occasional electrolyte loss-related muscle cramping, especially in hot weather. (Won't mention the competition, their products may work fine for you!) Skratch Labs options do a great job replenishing electrolytes, I haven't cramped since. The number of ingredients is limited to what you need, you aren't filling up your body with artificial ingredients. It tastes refreshing, even when the bottles' contents have long since warmed up a bit. I actually look forward to taking a drink, rather than knowing I ought to.
Cereal, Walnuts, Cappuccino
Cereal, Walnuts, Cappuccino
Great hydration drink for cycling, great tasting lemon + lime and is a great hydration product. Scratch Labs has been my go-to electrolyte for the past 3 years
There's lots of sport drinks on the market, this just has the electrolytes and natural flavors. The lemon lime is nice as it cuts the sweetness and I don't have issues drinking it on a hot day after several hours in the saddle.
This is my go-to hydration and electrolyte drink mix for all my training sessions and running/triathlon races. My favorite flavor is Fruit Punch. I used to suffer from cramps or upset stomach until I found Skratch. I don't have to worry about putting any color dies into my system since its made from real fruit. Skratch never leaves a nasty aftertaste like so many other sports drinks and is great tasting even after 10 hours on an Iron Man course. I'll even buy the one-serve pouches and carry one with me in case I lose a water bottle on the triathlon course. I also use the Skratch Chews and Skratch Bars pre-race.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoy Skratch Hydration mix. Most flavors are awesome for use on the bike! My daughter uses it during her summer softball tournaments. It seems to be the only drink mix/sports drink that doesn't cause her to be nauseous in the heat. She LOVES the Strawberry Lemonade flavor.
Love Skratch hydration mix. Been using it for several years now. Really like this larger size if for no other reason than making it easier to scoop. I found the smaller bags harder to use and always transferred the powder into a container. Not necessary with this new size.
Generally a fan of the Skratch family of products. Good quality, generally pleasing taste. This is my favorite of the Skratch Hydration flavors.
I use this mix on its own for shorter rides. For super-long and/or high-intensity days I add 1/2 to 1 full scoop of this mix to bottles of very high-carb lemon-lime or strawberry-lime drink mixes that do not contain any electrolyte support. The addition of a little Skratch hydration mix to those bottles improves their flavor and adds some sodium.
Value is 4 stars for full price. But 5 stars when available for 20% off, as is frequently the case.
I've been riding for maybe 40+ years and just drinking water. Got very tired in hot weather; many times leg cramps afterwards. This season I've been using Skratch Labs hydration. I feel like I don't wilt as quickly, no cramps, and I think it's prompting me to drink more. I'm sold.
I had the opportunity to try Skratch Labs a few years ago on a 3 day club outing. We had the individual serving packets and I tried all flavors. All sat well with me and the lemon-lime is my favorite flavor. While more economical, the pouch lets me adjust the strength based on the ride. I also use it during pickleball, it's great cross training for us older riders.
I use Skratch on bike rides to get some energy from the sugars and to replace the electrolytes that I'm losing. This is particularly important when climbing and riding in our warm California summers. I have tried both the lemon/lime and orange flavors and like them both, but slightly prefer the orange.
Used Hammer products for years but now greatly prefer the less-sweet Skratch labs products. Decent pricing compared to like products, and my stomach is in much better shape for very long rides (6-12 hours) when using Skratch compared to any other hydration I've tried.
My go to. I use it for electrolytes and flavor combined with home concocted carb drink on longer rides, and solely on shorter easier rides.
I go riding in the mornings so I prepare my drinks the night before and put them in the fridge so the next morning I can grab and go and they are normally cool for most of my ride.
I use this drink on shorter rides, 2 hours or less or while I'm on the trainer. It's easily digestible and doesn't have an overly sweet taste.
I use this drink on shorter rides, 2 hours or less or while I'm on the trainer. It's easily digestible and doesn't have an overly sweet taste.
Cycling primarily, but the family uses it for soccer games and hiking as well. While I was used to fizzy supplements, Skratch is an effective addition to the lineup.
I have been a Cytomax user for years. When it disappeared I tried Accelerade, but then decided to try this Scratch product. I think it mixes the best and has great flavor. I don't really see any performance difference than the other two products but it gets approval for a better flavor and ability to stay dissolved after mixing.
've been using this mix for about 4 years during my bike rides. Not sweet, no stomach issues, works great in preventing leg cramps during 30-60 mile bike rides in 80-90 degree weather, tastes good
