"BLOKS"...new and improved energy
09-19-05, 06:45 AM
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"BLOKS"...new and improved energy
On Saturday's ride I tried something new that the LBS gave me to give a whirl. It's something called Bloks from the Clif Shot people. There are jello-like cubes that are called electrolyte chews. They come in a variety of flavors. Mine were cran-raz and I have to tell you they seemed to work great.
First of all, they actually taste pretty good. I looked forward to popping a couple at a stop light. I never had any cramp or energy issues on the ride, which was a pretty hard one for speed that day.
You can keep the opened package in a jersey pocket and pop these things as needed during the ride. There are about 8-10 of them in a package. For me, it just seemed like a better way to get an energy shot than slurping down a gel.
Anyone else use these yet?
First of all, they actually taste pretty good. I looked forward to popping a couple at a stop light. I never had any cramp or energy issues on the ride, which was a pretty hard one for speed that day.
You can keep the opened package in a jersey pocket and pop these things as needed during the ride. There are about 8-10 of them in a package. For me, it just seemed like a better way to get an energy shot than slurping down a gel.
Anyone else use these yet?
09-19-05, 07:42 PM
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haven't seen them around corn country yet, but I'm a big fan of clifbars, so i'll bet they're good.
https://www.clifbar.com/eat/shot_blok.cfm?location=shot
https://www.clifbar.com/eat/shot_blok.cfm?location=shot
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I'd like to try these.
Their new Nectar bars look good too.
Their new Nectar bars look good too.
09-20-05, 04:28 PM
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Have you heard of Sharkies? They're the same thing in a different shape. They remind me of Swedish Fish or Gummy Bears.
I like to put 4 - 6 in my mouth and let them dissolve. It takes about 20 minutes. Or you can chew them and then pick the pieces out of your teeth.
I like to put 4 - 6 in my mouth and let them dissolve. It takes about 20 minutes. Or you can chew them and then pick the pieces out of your teeth.
09-20-05, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by telenick
Have you heard of Sharkies? They're the same thing in a different shape. They remind me of Swedish Fish or Gummy Bears.
I like to put 4 - 6 in my mouth and let them dissolve. It takes about 20 minutes. Or you can chew them and then pick the pieces out of your teeth.
I like to put 4 - 6 in my mouth and let them dissolve. It takes about 20 minutes. Or you can chew them and then pick the pieces out of your teeth.
How is the packaging?
BLOKS not really packaged for cycling ease....but it works well enough, but could be easier.
09-21-05, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
Have not.
How is the packaging?
BLOKS not really packaged for cycling ease....but it works well enough, but could be easier.
How is the packaging?
BLOKS not really packaged for cycling ease....but it works well enough, but could be easier.
09-21-05, 10:25 AM
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haven't heard of this stuff
I tape the top of gel packets to my bars and don't mind the way it works. Just rip it off the bars.
I tape the top of gel packets to my bars and don't mind the way it works. Just rip it off the bars.
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Originally Posted by Pfoot
haven't heard of this stuff
I tape the top of gel packets to my bars and don't mind the way it works. Just rip it off the bars.
I tape the top of gel packets to my bars and don't mind the way it works. Just rip it off the bars.
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