Swedish Road Championships. 120g Carbs per Hour. One Goal: Victory.

The Swedish National Road Cycling Championships are back — and our athletes are lining up not just to race, but to win.

Among them is Ville Merlov, the reigning U23 National Champion, who now steps into the elite ranks with a singular goal: the overall crown. But this time, he’s racing with a fully optimised fueling strategy — and the support of products trusted by the world’s best.

120g of carbohydrates per hour. That’s not hype. That’s evidence-based endurance fueling.

Fueled by Amacx and Precision Fuel & Hydration, Ville’s strategy is built on science, refined through training, and tested under race-day pressure.

Fuelling Modern Cycling Performance

Ville isn’t the only one going all-in on high-carb performance nutrition.

Joining him at the start line is Motala AIF, one of Sweden’s most respected development teams. Each rider is executing a personalised sports nutrition plan, targeting between 90–120g of carbs per hour, depending on race role, physiology, and form.

Why such high intake?

Because carbohydrate availability directly influences:

• Sustainable race pace

• Resistance to fatigue

• Final kilometre decision-making

• Post-race recovery

And most critically — the ability to win.

Why Fueling Strategy Matters at Championship Level

Elite-level road racing isn’t just a test of power. It’s a test of preparation, nutrition, and execution.

Athletes don’t guess their way to the podium. They fuel their way there.

At the national championship level, every watt, every gel, every sip matters. Without a dialled-in plan, even the strongest legs fade when it counts most.

That’s why our athletes focus on:

• 120g/h carb strategies refined in training

• Dual-source fuel options to support gut comfort

• Sodium and fluid balance via Precision Hydration products

• Pre-race carbohydrate loading and recovery nutrition to support peak form

Fuel Like a Champion: What the Pros Use

Looking to replicate elite performance? These are the trusted fueling products behind the national title chase:

Precision Fuel & Hydration PF 90 Gel

• 90g of dual-source carbs per serving

• Mild flavour, pH-neutral, gut-friendly

• Perfect for riders pushing 100–120g/hour

Amacx Turbo Drink & Energy Nougat Bar

• 60–90g carb drink mixes for sustained energy

• Low-fibre, low-fat chew bars for mid-race fuel

• Tested in pro pelotons and UCI-sanctioned races

These products are independently anti-doping tested, trusted by elite teams, and built for modern endurance cycling.

Smart Fuel Wins Races

The Swedish Nationals are a showcase of what’s possible when athlete preparation meets premium sports nutrition.

We’re proud to support riders who don’t leave things to chance. They trust in a process. They trust in science. And they trust in products that work when it matters most.