Energy drinks?

Angel Eyes · 07-05-2007, 04:35 AM

I've been reading that carbohydrate-electrolyte solution drinks are good for keeping the energy up while cycling & that they're actually better for performance than plain water.
What exactly are these drinks though?
I've been told by a family member that they're just energy drinks like we can buy in a sweet shop, but I thought those soft drinks were full of sugar & not so good for us at all.
Could you help to clear this up for me & explain what exactly carbohydrate-electrolyte solution drinks are.
Thankyou very much.