Maniax Posted August 5, 2013 Share I havent seen a post like this, so I dared open this thread to the multitudes of opinions of fellow roadies. As a general rule I struggle to eat anything while exercising. Its like the pathway between mouth and stomach is closed for the duration of the activity. But, riding for two, three or four hours forces you to recharge dem glutecose in dem muscles. So after trying snacks and various bars and failing to find something I can eat (and stomach) while riding that doesnt make me nausious or cause a build up of phlem, I appeal to my fellow hubbers. What works for you? Edited August 5, 2013 by Daniel Rossouw Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted August 5, 2013 Share You dared to open a threat? You roadies are way too aggro Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted August 5, 2013 Share Haha touché! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted August 5, 2013 Share I make my own gel in a flask and it consists of honey/blackstrap molasses and a shot fresh espresso. It is refreshing sipping it now and then and it keeps you going for hours at a very very low price Skylark, TALUS and JaakCT 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted August 5, 2013 Share I make my own gel in a flask and it consists of honey/blackstrap molasses and a shot fresh espresso. It is refreshing sipping it now and then and it keeps you going for hours at a very very low priceThats actually quite clever! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted August 5, 2013 Share I really like the jungle oats dark chocolate bars. They're easy to carry, you find them everywhere and they just seem the nicest to eat while riding. Tried other stuff, normal chocs suck. Apparently nougat is very good as well tho I haven't given it a try yet... I've always liked PVM energy vars and find they're great if I'm stopped and eating, but while moving, nothing beats the jungle bars. Also, boiled baby potatoes. Have a few in a zip lock bag with a smattering of salt... I swear after a few hours in the saddle those little yellow bastards are heaven! For racing I do gels like everyone else, but find solid food helps too, that's where the bars come in... Brilliant! And then I don't mess with my drinks bottle. Water only. Just don't like anything else in there, and refilling is nice and easy. Stefan Cremer 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted August 5, 2013 Share Thats actually quite clever! Yip! You can work out exactly how much carbs you want from this gel. For long rides I use this and water and for races I use the gel and 1 energy drink. The molasses is used because its mineral dense and the espresso for obvious reasons. 81% of the weight of the molasses and honey = glucose. Only 15% of the total volume needs to be molasses Try it! I have done 4hr rides with this and water + maybe a banana Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted August 5, 2013 Share I really like the jungle oats dark chocolate bars. They're easy to carry, you find them everywhere and they just seem the nicest to eat while riding. Tried other stuff, normal chocs suck. Apparently nougat is very good as well tho I haven't given it a try yet... I've always liked PVM energy vars and find they're great if I'm stopped and eating, but while moving, nothing beats the jungle bars. Also, boiled baby potatoes. Have a few in a zip lock bag with a smattering of salt... I swear after a few hours in the saddle those little yellow bastards are heaven! For racing I do gels like everyone else, but find solid food helps too, that's where the bars come in... Brilliant! And then I don't mess with my drinks bottle. Water only. Just don't like anything else in there, and refilling is nice and easy. I've tried the jungle bars ( the light one without chocolate because of the dairy-causing-phlem-thing) but the chewing was quite difficult. I also trued the black cat bar with peanutbutter and nougat, but it was terrible... Andy_Mayhem 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted August 5, 2013 Share Yip! You can work out exactly how much carbs you want from this gel. For long rides I use this and water and for races I use the gel and 1 energy drink. The molasses is used because its mineral dense and the espresso for obvious reasons. 81% of the weight of the molasses and honey = glucose. Only 15% of the total volume needs to be molasses Try it! I have done 4hr rides with this and water + maybe a banana I will definitely try this. How exactly would you make your gel, say for a three hour ride needing about a 100 calories? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted August 5, 2013 Share Well if you are dead set on only consuming 100cal in that 3hrs it gives you 25g carbs 85% of this should be honey = 21g carbs from honey. Honey has 81% glucose by weight: 21g/0.81=26g honey4g carbs from molasses which is 81% carbs by weight: 4g/0.81=5g molasses Add you espresso, shake and you are on your way. Prepare previous night so espresso can cool down Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted August 5, 2013 Share Well if you are dead set on only consuming 100cal in that 3hrs it gives you 25g carbs 85% of this should be honey = 21g carbs from honey. Honey has 81% glucose by weight: 21g/0.81=26g honey4g carbs from molasses which is 81% carbs by weight: 4g/0.81=5g molasses Add you espresso, shake and you are on your way. Prepare previous night so espresso can cool down Not dead set, just getting a easy base to work from making the maths easier to double up. . Thus to sum up and making sure for 100 calory gel 26grams of honey5grams of molasses1 shot (30ml) of espresso Thanks. I will try this for this weekend ride. Edited August 5, 2013 by Daniel Rossouw Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted August 5, 2013 Share I've tried the jungle bars ( the light one without chocolate because of the dairy-causing-phlem-thing) but the chewing was quite difficult. I also trued the black cat bar with peanutbutter and nougat, but it was terrible... Try the dark chocolate. It's like a completely different bar. I bought the yoghurt ones by mistake once, and was utterly disgusted. It seems like candy chocolate bars are not great. I don't know if they're too sweet? I normally love snickers, but riding, they disgust me... And the drink stuff is fine, I just think having solid food makes a big difference.. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted August 5, 2013 Share Try the dark chocolate. It's like a completely different bar. I bought the yoghurt ones by mistake once, and was utterly disgusted. It seems like candy chocolate bars are not great. I don't know if they're too sweet? I normally love snickers, but riding, they disgust me... And the drink stuff is fine, I just think having solid food makes a big difference.. Maybe its the bitter from the dark chocolate. Could be a definite option, thanks Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big H* Posted August 6, 2013 Share Woollies fruit cake, bananas, raisins, jelly babies. Paw paw or banana and yoghurt with some oats blended into smoothie. Be wild, let the imagination run Edited August 6, 2013 by Big H* Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Plant Posted August 6, 2013 Share Woollies fruit cake, bananas, raisins, jelly babies. Paw paw or banana and yoghurt with some oats blended into smoothie. Be wild, let the imagination run on the bike? need some serious skills to eat most of those during a ride Andyr249 and Maniax 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Plant Posted August 6, 2013 Share the best foodbar i have used is 32GI it is soft so its easy to chew, i find alot of the bars hard to chew if you riding hard so the 32GI works well for me, recently been using the Wedgewood Racefood (nougat) not a bad product but i find it difficult to open (small package) while riding. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/129361-what-to-eat-while-riding/#findComment-2017776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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