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Old 08-09-16, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
I have never had a cliff bar . . .
No one will ever accuse me of being a healthy eater, although I do try to be better than I used to. I was volunteering at an aid station during a recent triathlon, and we had a bunch of Cliff bars leftover. Thought I would grab one and try it on the ride home, but to be honest I thought it was like chewing a handful of sawdust. The cardboard box they came in probably would taste better, IMHO. I think a full-size Snickers bar is about the same nutritional content, and a heck of lot more enjoyable.

I read a book last winter by Jill Homer about her biking adventures, and she talked about eating Sour Patch Kids for energy while riding. One day I had stopped in a convenience store for a snack while biking and saw some, I had never tried them so figured I would give them a chance. I am now about addicted to them as my go-to snack on the bike!

I would suggest you give them a try, sure taste better than Cliff bars
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Old 08-09-16, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Randingo
On long days, 60+ miles, what do you eat? I am using cliff bars and other like foods. Concerned that like items might not always be available on my TransAm ride next year. Thanks!!
It depends on how well your body is trained to burn fat vs sugar (endurance base) and how well you manage your zones during the ride.

My 60-75 mile days, I use two bottles of my special blend of gatorade powder (~200 cal, or almost a full scoop per 24oz), whey protein powder (~12g protein), and a pinch of potassium salt (morton lite). Similar to Heed Perpetuem but way cheaper, and lighter on calories at around 225 per bottle vs 270. I carry two ziplocks of mix that I can use to refill the bottles at a rest stop, but often don't need them. I carry 2-3 gels, but don't often need them.

Saturday was 75 miles on 3 bottles, plus 2 bottles of water.

On a racier ride (more zone 4/5 work), I would have needed all 4, plus some gels.
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Old 08-09-16, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by wished
I think a full-size Snickers bar is about the same nutritional content, and a heck of lot more enjoyable.

+1. It's just messy if you carry one in the heat, but it counts as a purchase as I raid their soda machine for ice and water.
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Originally Posted by FXjohn
that's nutritious?
Sometimes you need stuff to keep the pedals turning. Last week saw 226 miles in 4 days, lots of small and punchy NH hills. I like this Olivio stuff from whole foods, not overly salty. So, this salami has salt, fat and protein. Pop tarts are extra.
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Originally Posted by Randingo
Thanks for all the tips and ideas. Was looking for what you eat while riding. Energy gels, Gatorade, Cliff Bars and Pro Bars are my current diet while on the bike. Every 10 miles I try to eat a third of a bar. Every 20 I add a gel. Use Gatorade for electrolytes and plenty of water. If I consume more, then it feels like a brick in my gut.
BTW - if you really do want this stuff, over here (in Australia) you can find it in just about any chemist (pharmacy), grocery store, health food store, or sports shop (cycling shops, running shops, weightlifting shops, etc.), and in some convenience stores.

Perhaps it is the same where you are?
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One of the things I used to be able to find in little grocery stores out in the middle of nowhere Manitoba, Canada was homemade pecan butter tarts.

They'd have a table set up near the cash register with a variety of baked goods on it that local people had made ... and most of the time those tarts were there.

SO good!

All in one heavy 800 calorie tart about the size of your fist, you've got your energy (calories), a sugar hit to get you going, fat in the tart crust, and a bit of protein from all the pecans they packed in.

Mid-ride I'd have one of those, and I would be energised for about the next 50 km!
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