General Cycling Discussion - Can anyone name me some good "Energy Foods"

Any tips for good energy providing food appreciated I always get 20 miles into my ride and then start "lagging off" I know bread and bananas can be quite good but can't really eat a lot of either!!! :D

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For quick energy during fast paced rides try simple carbs that require minimal digestion( sugar or dextrose based energy formulas)such as gatorade,gels,fig/energy bars,honey or fruit.Prior to the ride to ensure your energy stores are topped up try complex carb based meals such as whole pasta,brown rice,oatmeal or maltridextrin based energy formulas/drinks.Don't forget to include some protein and fat with these meals as well.

I drink as much gatoraid as i can and some apple sauce before i go and gator aid while i ride.Longer rides i will take a cliff bar.All good for 15-30 miles.

I'm big on Gu's, plenty of water, and granola bars by Nature Valley.

I love em'

:D

On the ride- I take along my Cliff bar- cherry crabapple, one bottle of water, and for really tough rides- I fill another bottle with Cytomax.
What I like for recovery when I get home, either Endurox, if wiped out or a sandwich with a light coating of peanut butter, a sliced banana and a slight coating of honey. That gets me jezzed instead of asleep on the floor..
Oh, yes. If like climbing a real mountain- I am a big believer in energy gels. I think it gets me to the top..

Raisons are excellent energy boosters. You can get an 8-pack (8 small pocket sized boxes) at Walmart for a buck or two.