CNP gives participants chance to try new range of sports supplements for cyclists, for free
Pendle Cycle Fest, Pendle, 26 & 27 June 2010.
PLUS: sampling of CNP’s new caffeine-free energy gel.
As part of its sponsorship package for the Pendle Cycle Fest, CNP Professional is supplying all participants in the National Cyclo-Sportive (Sat 26 June) with its new range of sports nutrition supplements for cyclists, as used by the Sky Pro Cycling team. On the Sunday, when the pro riders compete in the National Elite Road Race Championship, CNP will be offering free samples from its stand.
CNP is official sports nutrition partner to the Sky Pro Cycling team. Amongst the supplements available to competitors (for free) is the new Pro Energy Max gel, developed by CNP in conjunction with Sky. "We’re very excited by the new gel," says Nigel Mitchell, Head of Nutrition at Team Sky. "We asked our athletes to specify what they wanted in a gel, then CNP worked with us to develop a formula that met the requirements. The critical issue was to get the boost and then maintain it, rather than have the follow-up ‘energy flat’ that can sometimes happen."
What makes this energy gel different is its formula, a targeted combination of caffeine for instant energy, guarana for slow-release energy, carbohydrates to maintain glucose levels, and electrolytes for rehydration. It also contains B vitamins that allow the body to convert the ingredients more easily, to deliver the energy boost to the athlete.
Along with CNP’s energy gels, drinks and bars, participants at Pendle will be able to try the company’s protein supplements, which are also used by Team Sky to enhance performance. The products on offer include Pro Flapjacks, Pro Peptide and the post-workout drink Pro Recover, which will be available at the race finish. CNP is also hoping to be able to offer samples of its brand new caffeine-free version of the Pro Energy Max gel.
The CNP range is available in the high street, through independent cycle shops. The single portion 45gm tear-open sachet of Pro Energy Max retails at £1.49. Check out the CNP website, www.cnpprofessional.co.uk, for more details.
CNP Professional is one of the UK’s leading sports nutrition specialist companies. For more information visit www.cnpprofessional.co.uk, or call +44 (0) 161 368 0942 for sports nutrition advice and +44 (0) 161 368 3850 for sales.
Notes for editors
The Pendle Sports Supplements:
Pro Flapjack – High protein bar with complex carbohydrates.
Pro Peptide – Advanced protein supplement shake that is low in fat and lactose. Blend of bioactive fast and slow proteins, probiotic organisms and peptide-bonded glutamine.
Pro Energy Max – Energy gel designed to boost and maintain energy levels
Pro Recover – Blend of fast acting carbohydrates, fast acting proteins and antioxidants. Post workout shake that aids muscle repair and growth and limits muscle damage.
CNP Professional is a leading supplier of sports nutrition supplements including protein shakes, protein bars, creatine supplements, meal replacements, mass gainers, weight loss supplements and post work out shakes, all designed for the ultimate in sports nutrition.
Kerry Kayes, the founder of CNP Professional, is a former national bodybuilding champion. He has been involved in sports nutrition for many years and his dietary expertise has established him as ‘the man in the know’ to sportspeople worldwide. He advises athletes as varied as premier league footballers, rugby clubs, triathletes, round the world yachting teams, runners, boxers, cyclists and motor sports teams.
CNP Professional supplements are carefully formulated to ensure that the body is able to make best use of the nutrients. Unlike many nutritional supplements, CNP Professional’s products are easy to drink.
There are several articles explaining protein nutrition supplements on the CNP website – go to the home page and click on ‘nutrition’ under the articles section.