FLYCARB at the British Indoor Rowing Champs – and Why BICARRB Is Built for 2km Tests

This weekend the British Indoor Rowing Championships took place in Birmingham, where the best of British lined up to empty the tank over 2km.

In the men’s race, FLYCARB-fuelled athletes delivered, with several of the top 10 powered by our lactic-buffering magic, including many FLYCARBers dipping under that iconic sub-6 barrier (yes, that’s sub-1:30 pace for 500m!).

There were standout efforts from FLYCARB stalwarts George Bourne and James Robson, separated by just 0.5s, proving they’re still perfectly in sync, even off the water.

But leading the cavalry charge was Archie Drummond, blasting a mind-melting 5:49.3 for second place, including a 1:25.1 final 500m. Bonkers!

Why Rowers Are Turning to BICARRB for 2km Tests

If any event was designed for bicarbonate, it’s a 2km row.

A 2km test is a 5:30 to 7:00 all-out effort, long enough to rack up serious hydrogen-ion accumulation, but short enough that athletes must lean heavily into the red. Traditionally, that’s where the #bicarbBoost is at its strongest.

Going into the red generates enormous anaerobic load, and bicarbonate helps maintain muscle pH so you can hold power deeper into the piece. Athletes consistently tell us they feel stronger in the second half, with bicarb helping delay that “legs are filling with cement” sensation.

And the benefits go beyond indoor racing. Whether you’re doing seat-racing trials, 2kms on the water, or maximal intervals in training, BICARRB is there to help when the intensity spikes.

Unlike old-school bicarbonate that caused stomach distress, FLYCARB BICARRB is designed to be smooth on the gut, precise on the timing, and easy to integrate into race-day plans.

Looking Ahead

As momentum builds in the rowing community, and more top athletes choose BICARRB for their race-day edge, we’re excited to support clubs and countries.

See you at a regatta, a boathouse, or the next indoor test.