BICARRB: The Perfect Fuel for UK Cycling Hill Climbs

UK cycling hill climb racing is one of the purest, hardest tests of cycling performance. Riders face steep gradients of up to 30%, short but brutal courses, and all-out efforts typically lasting anywhere between 2 and 10 minutes. It’s a uniquely British tradition, and it’s the perfect environment to unlock the full power of BICARRB, our next-generation bicarbonate supplement.

Why hill climbs need a lactate buffer

When you push full gas for minutes on end, your body floods with lactate and hydrogen ions. That “burn” in your legs and lungs starts to slow you down and the watts drop.

This is where bicarbonate loading comes in. By buffering the build-up of acid in the muscles, you can hold a higher power output for longer, especially in the 2–10 minute effort window that defines the UK hill climb scene.

BICARRB: bicarbonate made better

Traditional bicarbonate loading has always been a double-edged sword. Yes, it buffers lactate, but the stomach upset and unpredictable side effects have made it almost unusable for most.

That’s why we created BICARRB. Our delivery system means:

  • Full bicarbonate effect without degradation in the stomach
  • No gastrointestinal side effects that ruin your race
  • Perfect timing for short, intense efforts like hill climbs

Ben Millar: conquering the lactate mountain

Few know the demands of hill climb racing better than Ben Millar, one of the UK’s leading riders with 27 victories to his name. This season, he’s racing with BICARRB, and he's already reaping the rewards.

Opening his campaign with two BICARRB-fuelled wins, including a 20-second margin at the Ridge Hill Climb in Somerset, Ben put it simply:

“Using BICARRB gave me that extra edge in the final minutes, it kept the burn at bay and allowed me to hold my power all the way to the line.”

In a sport decided by seconds, sometimes less, that buffering effect makes the difference between winning and fading.

Perfect match: BICARRB and the UK hill climb season

With most efforts lasting 2–10 minutes UK hill climbing is in the bicarbonate sweet spot. With BICARRB, you can push through the burn and hold power to the summit. Whether you’re targeting a local hill climb or eyeing the National Championships, give yourself every advantage.

Buffer better with BICARRB.

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