Amacx

A Dutch brand that supplies the Visma | Lease a Bike team. Its Turbo range is designed for high intake, with 40 g of carbohydrates per gel.

Amacx at a glance

Amacx is a Dutch sports nutrition brand based in Noordwijk and a partner of the Visma | Lease a Bike cycling team since 2023. It is known for its high-carbohydrate Turbo range.

Brand profile
Origin	Netherlands (Noordwijk)
Main partner	Visma \| Lease a Bike since 2023
Other teams	EF Pro Cycling, Q36.5
Flagship range	Turbo: 40 g of carbohydrates per 60 ml gel

Developed with the peloton

Since 2023, Amacx has supplied all the sports nutrition for the Visma | Lease a Bike team, whose contract has been extended through 2026. The team’s nutritionist, Martijn Redegeld, helped optimize the range. The products are also used by EF Pro Cycling and Q36.5. Amacx manufactures many of its products in-house.

Turbo Gel and Drink Gel: two uses

Turbo Gel provides 40 g of carbohydrates in 60 ml, at a 1:0.8 ratio, for intense efforts: the brand recommends one to three gels per hour. Drink Gel is isotonic, provides 30 g of carbohydrates, and can be taken without additional water.

Which Amacx product should you choose?

Turbo Gel (60 ml): citrus, cola-lime, neutral, and blackcurrant with caffeine.
Drink Gel (60 ml): citrus, orange, strawberry, raspberry, and cola with caffeine.
Turbo Drink (850 g) and Energy Drink (1 kg): sports drinks.
Solid: Turbo Chew Bar (50 g), Turbo Fruit Chew (50 g), Energy Fruit Chew (38 g), Energy Nougat (35 g).
Hydro Tabs (20 x 4 g): electrolytes.
Around your workout: Beet Shot, Cherry Juice+, Cherry Gummy+, Recovery Bar.

Amacx: product guide
Product	Serving	Carbohydrates	Feature
Turbo Gel	60 ml	40 g	1:0.8 ratio
Drink Gel	60 ml	30 g	isotonic, no water needed

Amacx at Nutri-Bay

To compare gels with 40 g of carbohydrates, see Enervit (C2:1PRO) or Maurten’s Gel 160 at Maurten.

Sources: Team Visma | Lease a Bike, Bike24, Turbo Gel.

Frequently asked questions about Amacx

Where does Amacx come from?

From the Netherlands: the brand is based in Noordwijk and makes a large portion of its products itself.

What’s the difference between Turbo Gel and Drink Gel?

Turbo Gel provides 40 g of carbohydrates in 60 ml for intense efforts. The isotonic Drink Gel provides 30 g and can be taken without water.

How much Turbo Gel per hour?

The brand recommends one to three gels per hour depending on your carbohydrate needs, or 40 to 120 g. Gradually increase your intake during training.

Which teams use Amacx?

Visma | Lease a Bike since 2023, as well as EF Pro Cycling and Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team.

Which Amacx products contain caffeine?

At Nutri-Bay: the Turbo Gel Blackcurrant and the Drink Gel Cola, marked “Caffeine” in their names.

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