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As a cyclist that loves to do long solo rides, I often look for nutrient dense foods that are easy to carry. Thirty grams of carbohydrates is better than most e
by donretag 10y ago
As a cyclist that loves to do long solo rides, I often look for nutrient dense foods that are easy to carry. Thirty grams of carbohydrates is better than most energy gels and snacks.
$2 per bar is a tad steep considering my normal costs. I might purchase a box if I hear that the flavor is decent (and my current supplies run out).
- wiiittttt 10y agoI would expect it to be relatively flavorless if the bottles are anything to go by.
- JimLaheyMD 10y agoIt says on their site that it is caramel flavored
- revelation 10y agoNot sure where you stand on drinks but I found that gels and bars get expensive really fast if you want to refuel properly for long hard rides, and they're a pain to make yourself. I nowadays just buy bulk maltodextrin, which works out to a dollar for 1000kcal, and mix that with water and an electrolytes tablet.
- donretag 10y agoHow much do you have to carry during your rides? Never used tablets, but I should look into them.
- revelation 10y agoI'll prepare two bottles with (total) 1.2L water and about 500kcal worth of maltodextrin. That carries me for 100k easily but I'll take some bars or gels along for longer rides.
- donretag 10y agoThere is no way I can get by with only two bottles of water. I live in Southern California and I primarily do long climbs. The biggest climbs right near me are only (Strava) Cat 2, but I like to head out for climbs on Cat HCs. No stores on mountain climbs. When I tackle Mt. Wilson, I carry a disposable bottle of water in one of my jersey pockets. I will drink this bottle until I arrive at the actual base (but there still is plenty of climbing until that point). I will then throw the bottle away and use my two bottles on my bike to get to the first range station, where I can get more water. Hydration is key. 100k with only two bottles?
- revelation 10y agoI guess it does get hotter in Southern California :) 90°F days are rare here, and there isn't much in terms of cat 2 or HC climbs either, just lot's of rolling terrain (100k will average out to 1000m vertical, 2000m if you seek out climbs).
- genetik 10y agoThis is my planned use-case for the Soylent bars also. My biggest concern is that it might not hold up in hot climates (see: Texas) during rides. I've already tried other bars that turn to mush in heat. I also agree about the cost, since you can buy clif bars in bulk for less than $1.50/ea. And lately I've just been taking bananas with me on rides, which are like $0.10/ea. I ordered a box earlier today, so we'll see how it works out. Worst case scenario, I keep them around for when I travel.
- donretag 10y agoI live in SoCal, so I also have to avoid bars that might melt. Chewy granola bars do not handle well, but cereal bars do. Looking at my pantry, Trader Joe fig bars have 27 grams of carbs, but only 2g of protein. Honey Stinger waffles have the same amount of grams, but half the protein. Why are they around $1 per waffle? They do taste great and love that they pack flat. I find Clif Bars junk, mostly sugar, but they do hold up in the heat. It might be hotter in Texas, but you are in the flats. When I am climbing Mt. Wilson on a bike, there are no stores to replenish my food supplies, except at the top. I cannot deviate from the only road just to grab something from a store. There is a ranger station halfway for water. BTW, Clif Bars should be $1 at Whole Foods or Trader Joes, or at least they used to be.