Ultra Fuel 1:0.8 – Maximum Energy for Maximum Performance
During long and intense efforts, everything revolves around energy. Whether you are running a marathon, riding a granfondo, completing a triathlon or taking on an ultra challenge: without the right fuel, sooner or later you will hit the wall. That is why 3Action Sports Nutrition developed the Ultra Fuel Range last year — an advanced sports nutrition line based on the scientifically supported 1:0.8 glucose-fructose ratio.
With the combination of the Ultra Fuel Energy Drink and the Ultra Fuel Energy Gels Orange & Cola-Lime+Caffeine, you have a complete energy system for long-lasting top performances.
What does the 1:0.8 ratio actually mean?
During exercise, your body absorbs carbohydrates through different transport systems in the gut. Traditional sports drinks often use only glucose or a 2:1 glucose-fructose ratio. Modern insights, however, show that a 1:0.8 ratio can be more efficient for high carbohydrate intake during prolonged exercise.
In practice, this means:
- Faster carbohydrate absorption
- Reduced risk of stomach and intestinal issues
- Higher energy intake possible
- Support up to 90–120g carbohydrates per hour for trained athletes
For endurance athletes performing at high intensity for long periods, this can make a huge difference.
Ultra Fuel Energy Drink – Sustainable Energy Without Peaks
The Ultra Fuel Energy Drink Peach was specially developed for efforts lasting approximately 3 hours or more. The formula combines the 1:0.8 ratio with Palatinose™, a carbohydrate source that gradually releases energy.
Benefits include:
- Long-lasting, stable energy
- Fewer sugar spikes and energy crashes
- Better digestibility during intense exercise
- Optimal hydration thanks to added electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride and calcium)
You can also fully adapt the dosage to your race strategy:
- 40g carbohydrates per bottle → lighter efforts or combined with gels/bars
- 80g carbohydrates per bottle → high carbohydrate intake during long races
Thanks to its soft peach flavour, the drink remains pleasant to consume even during heavy efforts.
Ultra Fuel Energy Gels – Compact Power On The Go
In addition to the drink, 3Action also developed two powerful Ultra Fuel Energy Gels:
- Orange
- Cola-Lime + Caffeine
Each gel contains no less than 40g carbohydrates in the 1:0.8 ratio and 200mg sodium to support hydration.
The gels have a more liquid texture, making them easy to consume without extra water. Ideal during:
- intense race moments
- climbs
- final race phases
- running at race pace
- technical sections where eating is difficult
Orange
The Orange variant delivers fast energy with a refreshing orange flavour that remains pleasant even after hours of exercise.
Cola-Lime + Caffeine
The Cola-Lime variant contains 80mg caffeine per gel and is perfect as a mental and physical boost during tough race moments, long climbs or the final part of a race. The combination of fast carbohydrates and caffeine helps maintain focus and alertness when fatigue starts to kick in.
How do you combine the Ultra Fuel products?
The strength of the Ultra Fuel Range lies in the combination. You can easily build a personal fueling plan depending on the duration and intensity of your effort.
Example for prolonged efforts (>3h)
Per hour:
- 1 bottle Ultra Fuel Energy Drink
- 1 Ultra Fuel Energy Gel
- optionally supplemented with Carbofruit or solid food
This allows you to gradually build up to a high carbohydrate intake without overloading your stomach.
In recent sports nutrition advice for cyclists, 3Action positions the Ultra Fuel products as the “core fuel” for efforts longer than 6 hours.
Which athletes is Ultra Fuel suitable for?
The Ultra Fuel Range was developed for endurance athletes who take their energy intake seriously:
- cyclists
- marathon runners
- triathletes
- gravel riders
- mountain bikers
- ultra runners
- long-distance swimmers
In short: anyone who wants to perform for longer without hitting an energy crash.
Train your gut
Important: high carbohydrate intake needs training. Do not suddenly start consuming 120g carbohydrates per hour during your most important race. Build it up gradually during training so your body learns to handle larger amounts of carbohydrates. That too is part of performance nutrition.
Choose your energy
With the Ultra Fuel Range, 3Action takes another step forward in advanced sports nutrition for endurance athletes. Thanks to the modern 1:0.8 ratio, high carbohydrate intake, excellent digestibility and smart combination of drink and gels, you get more out of every training session and race.
Because long performances require smart energy.
3Action Sports Nutrition – Choose your energy.
