Michael Woods was caught on camera at the road race world championships eating Maurten Bicarb from a bowl an hour into the race while riding no hands on his bike because he says the benefits only last for about 5 hours. After the race, Woods says the Maurten Bicarb is "really effective".
My BS meter went up to 10 since Michael Woods was essentially huffing baking soda.
"Interesting seeing Mike Woods getting his Maurten Bicarb in later in the race. It can last in bloodstream for up to four hrs," former pro rider Greg Hederson explained.
Woods confirmed post-race that it was a simple marginal gain.
"It was just some Maurten bicarb, it's really effective," he told Flobikes. "I like using it but the problem is it only lasts five hours, so I had to have it about an hour into the race."
