On-bike nutrition advice sought - Page 8 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

08-03-2004, 04:03 PM

Dave Stallard <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> I take Clif bars and Powerade in my water bottle. I love the taste of
> Clif bars, but they don't sit well in my stomache while cycling.

I hear you. While I don't have any problems with Clif bars per se
(they're much yummier than the gooey PowerBars), long rides tend to make
me lose my appetite, sometimes to the point where I can't eat much of
anything.

> Towards the end of the ride, I'll step up to one of the caffeinated "Ice
> Series" Clif bars. I also use a GU gel pack for that one most
>
> Are there more digestible bars than Clif? I really want something that
> digests and comes online as soon as possible. (I don't like the GUs too
> much).

Have you tried Clif Shot gel packs? I haven't tried GU, so I can't
compare, but I find Clif Shots (which are made of brown rice syrup)
quite easy to stomach. Two weeks ago, I was riding under the hot
afternoon sun, tired, hadn't eaten much, and past the point where even
nibbling on a Clif bar was too much for me. Yet I was able to sip on
one or two Clif Shots.

(Some flavors also come with caffeine -- strawberry and mocha, I think.)

Of course, the downside is that these things cost more money than bars
(which themselves cost more money than snacks, so it's all relative).
And you need to wash them down, which can be annoying when you've
already used up your water.

(Oh, and I also learned that carrying used wrappers next to your maps
in your handlebar bag can be messy.)
--
Frederic Briere <*> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

=> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> IS NO MORE: <http://www.abacomsucks.com> <=

08-03-2004, 05:57 PM

>Subject: Re: On-bike nutrition advice sought
>From: Frederic Briere [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>Date: 8/3/2004 7:03 PM US Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <41102712$0$77637$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
>
>Dave Stallard <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>> I take Clif bars and Powerade in my water bottle. I love the taste of
>> Clif bars, but they don't sit well in my stomache while cycling.
>
>I hear you. While I don't have any problems with Clif bars per se
>(they're much yummier than the gooey PowerBars), long rides tend to make
>me lose my appetite, sometimes to the point where I can't eat much of
>anything.
>
>> Towards the end of the ride, I'll step up to one of the caffeinated "Ice
>> Series" Clif bars. I also use a GU gel pack for that one most
>>
>> Are there more digestible bars than Clif? I really want something that
>> digests and comes online as soon as possible. (I don't like the GUs too
>> much).
>
>Have you tried Clif Shot gel packs? I haven't tried GU, so I can't
>compare, but I find Clif Shots (which are made of brown rice syrup)
>quite easy to stomach. Two weeks ago, I was riding under the hot
>afternoon sun, tired, hadn't eaten much, and past the point where even
>nibbling on a Clif bar was too much for me. Yet I was able to sip on
>one or two Clif Shots.
>
>(Some flavors also come with caffeine -- strawberry and mocha, I think.)
>
>Of course, the downside is that these things cost more money than bars
>(which themselves cost more money than snacks, so it's all relative).
>And you need to wash them down, which can be annoying when you've
>already used up your water.
>
>
>(Oh, and I also learned that carrying used wrappers next to your maps
>in your handlebar bag can be messy.)
>--
> Frederic Briere <*> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> => <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> IS NO MORE: <http://www.abacomsucks.com> <=
>

Some people carry honey flasks...all natural and probably cheaper.

I prefer some jerky, banana or dried fruit. Maybe even a peanut butter
sandwich.

08-03-2004, 05:57 PM

>Subject: Re: On-bike nutrition advice sought
>From: Frederic Briere [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>Date: 8/3/2004 7:03 PM US Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <41102712$0$77637$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
>
>Dave Stallard <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>> I take Clif bars and Powerade in my water bottle. I love the taste of
>> Clif bars, but they don't sit well in my stomache while cycling.
>
>I hear you. While I don't have any problems with Clif bars per se
>(they're much yummier than the gooey PowerBars), long rides tend to make
>me lose my appetite, sometimes to the point where I can't eat much of
>anything.
>
>> Towards the end of the ride, I'll step up to one of the caffeinated "Ice
>> Series" Clif bars. I also use a GU gel pack for that one most
>>
>> Are there more digestible bars than Clif? I really want something that
>> digests and comes online as soon as possible. (I don't like the GUs too
>> much).
>
>Have you tried Clif Shot gel packs? I haven't tried GU, so I can't
>compare, but I find Clif Shots (which are made of brown rice syrup)
>quite easy to stomach. Two weeks ago, I was riding under the hot
>afternoon sun, tired, hadn't eaten much, and past the point where even
>nibbling on a Clif bar was too much for me. Yet I was able to sip on
>one or two Clif Shots.
>
>(Some flavors also come with caffeine -- strawberry and mocha, I think.)
>
>Of course, the downside is that these things cost more money than bars
>(which themselves cost more money than snacks, so it's all relative).
>And you need to wash them down, which can be annoying when you've
>already used up your water.
>
>
>(Oh, and I also learned that carrying used wrappers next to your maps
>in your handlebar bag can be messy.)
>--
> Frederic Briere <*> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> => <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> IS NO MORE: <http://www.abacomsucks.com> <=
>

Some people carry honey flasks...all natural and probably cheaper.

I prefer some jerky, banana or dried fruit. Maybe even a peanut butter
sandwich.

08-03-2004, 05:57 PM

>Subject: Re: On-bike nutrition advice sought
>From: Frederic Briere [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>Date: 8/3/2004 7:03 PM US Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <41102712$0$77637$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
>
>Dave Stallard <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>> I take Clif bars and Powerade in my water bottle. I love the taste of
>> Clif bars, but they don't sit well in my stomache while cycling.
>
>I hear you. While I don't have any problems with Clif bars per se
>(they're much yummier than the gooey PowerBars), long rides tend to make
>me lose my appetite, sometimes to the point where I can't eat much of
>anything.
>
>> Towards the end of the ride, I'll step up to one of the caffeinated "Ice
>> Series" Clif bars. I also use a GU gel pack for that one most
>>
>> Are there more digestible bars than Clif? I really want something that
>> digests and comes online as soon as possible. (I don't like the GUs too
>> much).
>
>Have you tried Clif Shot gel packs? I haven't tried GU, so I can't
>compare, but I find Clif Shots (which are made of brown rice syrup)
>quite easy to stomach. Two weeks ago, I was riding under the hot
>afternoon sun, tired, hadn't eaten much, and past the point where even
>nibbling on a Clif bar was too much for me. Yet I was able to sip on
>one or two Clif Shots.
>
>(Some flavors also come with caffeine -- strawberry and mocha, I think.)
>
>Of course, the downside is that these things cost more money than bars
>(which themselves cost more money than snacks, so it's all relative).
>And you need to wash them down, which can be annoying when you've
>already used up your water.
>
>
>(Oh, and I also learned that carrying used wrappers next to your maps
>in your handlebar bag can be messy.)
>--
> Frederic Briere <*> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> => <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> IS NO MORE: <http://www.abacomsucks.com> <=
>

Some people carry honey flasks...all natural and probably cheaper.

I prefer some jerky, banana or dried fruit. Maybe even a peanut butter
sandwich.

08-03-2004, 05:57 PM

>Subject: Re: On-bike nutrition advice sought
>From: Frederic Briere [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>Date: 8/3/2004 7:03 PM US Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <41102712$0$77637$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
>
>Dave Stallard <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>> I take Clif bars and Powerade in my water bottle. I love the taste of
>> Clif bars, but they don't sit well in my stomache while cycling.
>
>I hear you. While I don't have any problems with Clif bars per se
>(they're much yummier than the gooey PowerBars), long rides tend to make
>me lose my appetite, sometimes to the point where I can't eat much of
>anything.
>
>> Towards the end of the ride, I'll step up to one of the caffeinated "Ice
>> Series" Clif bars. I also use a GU gel pack for that one most
>>
>> Are there more digestible bars than Clif? I really want something that
>> digests and comes online as soon as possible. (I don't like the GUs too
>> much).
>
>Have you tried Clif Shot gel packs? I haven't tried GU, so I can't
>compare, but I find Clif Shots (which are made of brown rice syrup)
>quite easy to stomach. Two weeks ago, I was riding under the hot
>afternoon sun, tired, hadn't eaten much, and past the point where even
>nibbling on a Clif bar was too much for me. Yet I was able to sip on
>one or two Clif Shots.
>
>(Some flavors also come with caffeine -- strawberry and mocha, I think.)
>
>Of course, the downside is that these things cost more money than bars
>(which themselves cost more money than snacks, so it's all relative).
>And you need to wash them down, which can be annoying when you've
>already used up your water.
>
>
>(Oh, and I also learned that carrying used wrappers next to your maps
>in your handlebar bag can be messy.)
>--
> Frederic Briere <*> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> => <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> IS NO MORE: <http://www.abacomsucks.com> <=
>

Some people carry honey flasks...all natural and probably cheaper.

I prefer some jerky, banana or dried fruit. Maybe even a peanut butter
sandwich.

08-03-2004, 05:57 PM

>Subject: Re: On-bike nutrition advice sought
>From: Frederic Briere [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>Date: 8/3/2004 7:03 PM US Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <41102712$0$77637$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
>
>Dave Stallard <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>> I take Clif bars and Powerade in my water bottle. I love the taste of
>> Clif bars, but they don't sit well in my stomache while cycling.
>
>I hear you. While I don't have any problems with Clif bars per se
>(they're much yummier than the gooey PowerBars), long rides tend to make
>me lose my appetite, sometimes to the point where I can't eat much of
>anything.
>
>> Towards the end of the ride, I'll step up to one of the caffeinated "Ice
>> Series" Clif bars. I also use a GU gel pack for that one most
>>
>> Are there more digestible bars than Clif? I really want something that
>> digests and comes online as soon as possible. (I don't like the GUs too
>> much).
>
>Have you tried Clif Shot gel packs? I haven't tried GU, so I can't
>compare, but I find Clif Shots (which are made of brown rice syrup)
>quite easy to stomach. Two weeks ago, I was riding under the hot
>afternoon sun, tired, hadn't eaten much, and past the point where even
>nibbling on a Clif bar was too much for me. Yet I was able to sip on
>one or two Clif Shots.
>
>(Some flavors also come with caffeine -- strawberry and mocha, I think.)
>
>Of course, the downside is that these things cost more money than bars
>(which themselves cost more money than snacks, so it's all relative).
>And you need to wash them down, which can be annoying when you've
>already used up your water.
>
>
>(Oh, and I also learned that carrying used wrappers next to your maps
>in your handlebar bag can be messy.)
>--
> Frederic Briere <*> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> => <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> IS NO MORE: <http://www.abacomsucks.com> <=
>

Some people carry honey flasks...all natural and probably cheaper.

I prefer some jerky, banana or dried fruit. Maybe even a peanut butter
sandwich.