Roof of Africa Supplement 2024

WHY USE SUPPLEMENTS? Endurance athletes need top-quality nutritional support for peak performance.

To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent of one 1 kg tub of USN Pro Recover. It is therefore crucial to consume enough easily digestible nutrients during and after your rides. Protein, as found in Pro Recover, is vital for muscle recovery as it’s broken down into amino acids to feed your working muscles.

When competing in endurance events, you can burn around 4 000 kcal (16 700 kJ) over a period of four hours.

The following pages will discuss the usage and benefits of each product.

SUPPLEMENT STRATEGY 4 DAYS PRIOR Load with three Cramp Block tablets twice daily.

THE MORNING OF PROLOGUE Take two Cramp Block tablets one hour before the race.

Sip half a serving of Epic Pro 2 at the start of the race. Carry a hydration backpack filled with Epic Pro 2. Take a full serving of Pro Recover immediately after the prologue with four tablets of Cramp Block.

BEFORE & DURING EVERY STAGE Take two Cramp Block tablets before breakfast. Sip half a serving of Epic Pro 2 leading up to the start. Carry a hydration backpack filled with Pro Enduro. Take another full serving of Epic Pro 2 at each water point. Take one Cramp Block for every hour of riding.

Consume Vooma Energy gels, Vooma Endurance bar or Iso Gel during your ride. Optional: Caffeinated Vooma Energy gel or Vooma Endurance bar before the last hour of the race.

AFTER EVERY STAGE Take a full serving of Pro Recover immediately after each stage.

Sip Zero Sugar Hydrator for the rest of the day. Take another full serving of Pro Recover two hours after your first post-race meal.

Take two Cramp Block tablets before bed.

CRAMP BLOCK Phosphate loading for strength, endurance, recovery and fatigue reduction.

The harder your body works, the higher your demands for phosphates and electrolytes (your body’s ‘salts’) are. When you’re depleted, you compromise strength, endurance and physical and mental energy. Cramp Block should therefore be used daily.

Maintain your phosphate saturation with 2-4 tablets daily.

For phosphate loading leading up to a race: Start 4-5 days prior by taking 6-8 tablets daily and then 2-4 tablets the morning before your race. In the case of stage races, take another four tablets after each stage.

100 MG

82 MG

64 MG

60 MG

TAURINE

MAGNESIUM

SODIUM

CALCIUM

2-4 HOURS CRAMP PREVENTION

ISO FUEL 160 Iso Fuel is a convenient on-the-go liquid cramp block isotonic gel that replenishes electrolytes and provides energy.

Always take a few Iso Gels on your ride to boost your energy levels when needed.

750 MG TOTAL SODIUM

160

KCAL

40 MG

CARBOHYDRATE

375 MG

POTASSIUM

FLAVOURS

GREEN APPLE STRAWBERRY KIWI UNFLAVOURED UNFLAVOURED

0 mg CAFFEINE 0 mg CAFFEINE 100 mg CAFFEINE 0 mg CAFFEINE

EPIC PRO 2 An all-in-one ultraendurance drink for high performance and rapid recovery.

This fast-absorbing, high-impact energy drink keeps your body fueled and hydrated during intense training and events.

Epic Pro 2’s advanced formulation provides long-term energy for endurance activities and minimises the risk of cramping through magnesium and mineral replenishment.

500 MG

VITAMIN C

5000 MG

MCT POWDER

3500 MG COLLAGEN PEPTIDES

FLAVOURS

WHITE PEACH LIGHT STRAWBERRY LIGHT ORANGE

2-4 HOURS PERFORMANCE BOOST

PRO RECOVER A high-protein, full-body recovery drink to be consumed after your ride or race.

Pro Recover is a delicious and complete fullbody recovery drink. It’s high in easily digestible whey protein and carbs.

Take one full serving after your training session or race and another full serving two hours after your first meal when participating in a stage race.

125 MG

VITAMIN C

20 G

PROTEIN

5.5 G

BCAAs

FLAVOURS

CHOCOLATE MILK STRAWBERRY MILK VANILLA

24 HOUR RECOVERY

VOOMA RACE FUEL A high energy electrolyte bar.

Vooma Endurance bar assists in reducing cramps, provides a sustained energy boost and improves stamina.

105 MG

TOTAL SODIUM

43 MG

MAGNESIUM

FLAVOURS

TURKISH DELIGHT PEANUT NOUGAT MOCHA NOUGAT ALMOND HONEY

0 mg CAFFEINE 0 mg CAFFEINE 70 mg CAFFEINE 0 mg CAFFEINE

0-1 HOUR

PERFORMANCE BOOST

ZERO SUGAR HYDRATOR An instant rehydration drink.

Zero Sugar Hydrator is formulated for optimal rehydration and can be used at any time, especially after activity.

Mix one sachet with 500 ml of cold water and sip slowly. Mix up to four sachets in 2 litres when participating in stage races, and sip throughout the day to prepare for your next stage.

1000 MG

TAURINE

500 MG

L-GLUTAMINE

100 MG

VITAMIN C

2-4 HOUR

FLAVOURS

PEACH LEMONADE TROPICAL PUNCH BLACKCURRANT

MIXED BERRY NAARTJIE

HYDRATION BOOST

VOOMA ENERGY A convenient, concentrated energy fuel for any time during your ride or race.

Vooma Energy gel is a convenient and instant energy source consisting of quick absorbing carbs and electrolytes.

Always take a few Vooma gels on your ride to boost your energy levels when needed.

50 MG

200 MG

100

150 MG

POTASSIUM

KCAL

VITAMIN C

TOTAL SODIUM

0-1 HOUR

FLAVOURS

PEACH VANILLA CHOCOLATE

0 mg CAFFEINE 0 mg CAFFEINE 50 mg CAFFEINE

PERFORMANCE BOOST

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