Skratch Labs Hydration - Why it works for me

Up and coming Queensland Cyclist Darcy Whittaker from Balmoral Elite Team talks Skratch Labs Hydration and how it has helped him to maximise his performance and get the most out of his training and racing.

I am a 17-year-old competitive up and coming cyclist from Queensland, Australia. Up here the heat and humidity particularly in the summer months is a big concern and keeping Electrolyte and Hydration levels under control during training and racing is a struggle at the best of times. Competing in the Jr Men’s category and at the Elite Open level I have quickly learnt that in order to keep myself in good shape and performing at my maximum I simply can’t ignore the importance of hydration and replacing the fluids and electrolytes lost during my efforts. I have used many products in the past but have honestly found Skratch Labs to be the best way to achieve this without overloading my stomach with crazy flavours, additives and colours. My personal favourite is the Lemon-Lime flavour which I am always sure to take with me while racing. The single serve sachets are also a great option to keep in the jersey pockets and throw into my bottles on my long training rides.  

When it comes to Sports Nutrition and how you hydrate I believe every athlete is different and it’s important to make sure you work out what is best for you and your needs. Personally, I have noticed after a few weeks of use that Skratch Labs has helped me with muscle cramping especially post-race. This is something I have frequently been troubled with in the past even for several days after a hard race or training session. Whether it’s the ingredients themselves or the way it works within my body, the fact is it just works better than any other product I have tried so far.   

Skratch Labs have a huge amount of flavours and they all taste great but the best part is that it’s not filled with all those nasty chemicals and unpronounceable additives you find in your ‘standard’ Sports Drinks. It’s a Real hydration formula with Real ingredients that actually does what it’s supposed to do! Overall, it’s very clear that Skratch Labs Hydration allows me to train harder and perform better when it matters most and I am very glad I was introduced to this product

Darcy Whittaker

Age: 17

Team: Balmoral Elite Team

Time cycling: 5 years on the bike

Preferred discipline: I prefer to race on the Track (Velodrome) or in Time Trials or Crits

Best results: 2x Consecutive Queensland Team Pursuit Champion. Silver Medallist – 2017 QLD Championship - Jr Mens Keirin. Top 35 2016 Oceania Jr Mens Time Trial.

Aspirations and Goals: Hoping to expand on my Track experience and credentials and see where that may take me. Will be happy to finish Grade 12 this year and get into some semi-full time riding and hopefully ride in the 2018 Qld Road Teams Series (QRTS).